Madison Liberty Institute

Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
30Sep
Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
Dr. Ron Nate, a Senior Fellow at the Madison Liberty Institute, explains the significance of September 17th and the Constitution. Ron NateRon is a professor of economics at BYU-Idaho and an Idaho state representative (LD.34). He specializes in applied microeconomics, public economics, quantitative methods, the economics of education, poverty economics, and public choice. He has…

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September 30, 2020 / In Know the Constitution, Videos / Tags: Alexander Hamilton, American Government, American History, Bill of Rights, Charles Pinkley, Constitution, Ezra Taft Benson, First Freedoms, Founding Fathers, Freedom, George Washington, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Ron Nate, U.S. Constitution, United States, US History / By Ron Nate / Comments Offon Dr. Ron Nate: Our Divine Constitution and Our Personal Responsibility
Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
29Sep
Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
The ratification of our U. S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, was a miracle. The attendees to the convention were of strong and varied opinions as to how the government of our new nation should be structured. Debate stretched over four hot summer months in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When compromise or agreement seemed hopeless, Benjamin Franklin…

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September 29, 2020 / In Commentary, Know the Constitution, Principles of Liberty / Tags: American Government, American History, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Freedom, Karey Hanks, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US History / By Karey Hanks / Comments Offon Have We Forgotten to Remember God?
ACTION ALERT: Unchain Idaho From Common Core!
08Sep
ACTION ALERT: Unchain Idaho From Common Core!
We now have the chance to unchain Idaho from Common Core! Are you and your family aware of the decisions your legislators are making on your behalf for our children’s education here in Idaho? Earlier this year, the 2020 Idaho Content Standards Committee was established by the State Department of Education with the assignment to review Idaho’s Content…

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September 8, 2020 / In Bill Alert / Tags: Administrative Rules, Common Core, Common Core Standards, Education, ELA, English Language Arts, Idaho, Idaho Content Standards, Idaho Content Standards Committee, Idaho Department of Education, Lindsey Zea, Madison Liberty Institute, Math, National Education Guardians, Public Hearing, Public Hearings, Science, Standards / By Lindsey Zea / Comments Offon ACTION ALERT: Unchain Idaho From Common Core!
Common Core No More?
06Aug
Common Core No More?
If we are not careful, we will miss the chance to rid Idaho of Common Core. Earlier this year, the joint Idaho House and Senate Education Committee voted to replace Common Core in schools. Common Core standards, also called the Idaho Content Standards, are expensive and ineffective. These standards were promoted as a way to…

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August 6, 2020 / In BrushFires / Tags: Administrative Rules, Common Core, Common Core Standards, Education, ELA, English Language Arts, Idaho, Idaho Content Standards, Idaho Content Standards Committee, Idaho Department of Education, Lindsey Zea, Madison Liberty Institute, Math, National Education Guardians, Public Hearing, Public Hearings, Science, Standards / By Sonya Harris / Comments Offon Common Core No More?
Action Alert: Take A Stand Against Common Core in Idaho
04Aug
Action Alert: Take A Stand Against Common Core in Idaho
As many concerned Idahoans are aware, there has been a constant education battle in our state concerning the Idaho Content Standards which are patterned after (and in many cases identical to) Common Core Standards. What you may not have heard is that during the Idaho Legislative session earlier this year, a special committee was created…

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August 4, 2020 / In Bill Alert, BrushFires / Tags: Administrative Rules, Common Core, Common Core Standards, Education, ELA, English Language Arts, Idaho, Idaho Content Standards, Idaho Content Standards Committee, Idaho Department of Education, Lindsey Zea, Madison Liberty Institute, Math, National Education Guardians, Public Hearing, Public Hearings, Science, Standards / By Lindsey Zea / Comments Offon Action Alert: Take A Stand Against Common Core in Idaho
Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
31Mar
Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
Now that Governor Brad Little has officially signed the last of the bills on his desk, the Idaho 2020 Legislative Session has officially come to a close. While it wasn’t an ideal session by any means, we are pleased with certain outcomes and legislative actions. We feel that the Idaho legislature has taken important steps…

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March 31, 2020 / In Legislative Update / Tags: 2020 Legislative Session, Birth Certificate, Boise, Family, Family Prosperity, First Freedoms, Gender, Governor Little, Idaho, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Pro-Life, Vital Statistics / By Amanda Penrod / Comments Offon Idaho: Taking Important Steps Towards Securing “The Blessing Of Liberty”.
Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
31Mar
Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
The Protect Idaho Families Coalition supports the Governor’s decision to sign House Bills 500 and 509 into law. We recognize that the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and the Idaho Vital Statistics Act are vital to the protection of every individual and family in our state. “We are excited to see Idaho is going in…

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March 31, 2020 / In In the News, Media, Protect Idaho Families Coalition / Tags: Barbara Ehardt, biological sex, Birth Certificate, Brad Little, Family Prosperity, First Freedoms, Governor Little, House Bill 500, House Bill 509, Idaho, Julianne Young, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Protect Idaho Families, transgender, Vital Statistics / By Amanda Penrod / Comments Offon Coalition Applauds Governor Little’s Leadership to Promote Family Prosperity in Idaho
03.26.2020: Attacks on the Charter of Freedom Seminar
The third Seminar is entitled the “Attacks on the Charter of Freedom.” In this seminar, we will study the people, the organizations, and the groups who have been using their time, resources, and talents to change the direction of America in order to serve their own special interests. This has allowed emotionalism and private interests…

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March 26, 2020 / In / Tags: Benjamin Franklin Center, BrushFires, Healing of America, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, Restoration Generation, Seminar 3 / By Jacob Householder / Comments Offon 03.26.2020: Attacks on the Charter of Freedom Seminar
01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
22Jan
01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
Our BrushFires project has partnered with one of our Spark Freedom student groups, the Restoration Generation, to provide in-depth training on constitutional topics and current events. The classes are free and open to the public.

January 22, 2020 / In / Tags: American Government, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US Government, US History / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Offon 01.22.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
01.29.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
08Jan
01.29.2020: The U.S. Constitution & Current Events | Weekly Class
Our BrushFires project has partnered with one of our Spark Freedom student groups, the Restoration Generation, to provide in-depth training on constitutional topics and current events. The classes are free and open to the public.

January 8, 2020 / In / Tags: American Government, Bill of Rights, Constitution, First Freedoms, Madison Liberty, Madison Liberty Institute, U.S. Constitution, United States, US Government, US History / By Madison Liberty Institute / Comments Off