The Mojave Mine Case: When “Streamlining” Starts to Sound Like Trespassing
United States – April 16, 2026 – A Mojave mine lawsuit tests whether “public lands” still means the public gets a say, not a shrug.
Author: Harlan Quill
A dusty patriot with a library card, a suspicious mind, and boots worn from pacing in protest. Raised on Tom Paine and taught by Orwell, Harlan doesn’t salute power — he scrutinizes it. He believes democracy is a rowdy dinner table, not a monologue from the rich. His columns are where forgotten truths resurface, cloaked in cautionary tales and sharpened by wit.
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Ticketmaster Got a Guilty Verdict. Now Make It Count.
United States – April 16, 2026 – A jury finally told the ticket giants to stop squeezing fans, but the remedy will decide if this is justice or a fee coupon.
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Spring Homebuying Season, Meet the Toll Booth
United States – April 16, 2026 – Home sales slipped again in March as prices hit a March record, and the so-called “season” looks more like a waiting room with a price ticker.
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Wholesale Inflation Jumped. So Did Washington’s Appetite for Excuses
United States – April 16, 2026 – Wholesale inflation spiked in March on war-driven energy costs, and the next fight is whether policy answers come with guardrails or new blank c…
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A Clean Extension, a Dirty Habit: Section 702 at the April 20 Cliff
United States – April 16, 2026 – A “clean” Section 702 extension is Washington’s way of renewing surveillance power first and arguing about guardrails later.
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A “Clean” Surveillance Extension Is Still a Dirty Deal
United States – April 16, 2026 – Washington is rushing to renew Section 702; I want security, but not a warrantless backdoor into my inbox again.
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The DOJ’s Eraser and the Rule of Law’s Pencil Marks
United States – April 16, 2026 – DOJ is asking judges to erase Jan. 6 sedition verdicts, and even civil libertarians should flinch at the eraser.
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Homebuilder Confidence Fell. The Real Shortage Is Guardrails.
United States – April 16, 2026 – Homebuilders just told us the quiet part: the supply crunch is policy-made, and families pay the interest and the rent.
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The FDA’s Peptide Pivot: Freedom, Fraud, and the Fine Print
United States – April 16, 2026 – FDA is convening a July 23–24 advisory meeting on whether some unapproved peptides can return to pharmacy compounding, and “access” is only free…
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Vote by Mail, Executive Power, and the Post Office Caught in the Middle
United States – April 16, 2026 – A postal union is promoting mail voting with a national ad campaign as President Donald Trump attacks the method and an executive order raises f…
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