Matthew Prensky
@matthewprensky.bsky.social
Comm. Associate w/ @IJ (Institute for Justice) • Fmr @USATODAY Network • Tweets are my own
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Big News! @ij.org is directly challenging the infamous Kelo eminent domain decision. The Constitution is clear, the power to take property is only for public use, not a private parking lot: ij.org/press-releas...
New Petition Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Infamous Kelo Eminent Domain Decision - Institute for Justice
IJ has partnered with a New York landowner to challenge the Supreme Court's infamous ruling in the Kelo eminent domain case.
ij.org
December 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Big News! @ij.org is directly challenging the infamous Kelo eminent domain decision. The Constitution is clear, the power to take property is only for public use, not a private parking lot: ij.org/press-releas...
Many Americans choose to celebrate the holidays by helping others in need. But those innocent, well-meaning acts could land you in jail.
Some cities have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. Now, individuals in Dayton, OH & Eugene, OR are learning about this issue the hard way. (1/)
Some cities have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. Now, individuals in Dayton, OH & Eugene, OR are learning about this issue the hard way. (1/)
Helping others should not be legally difficult, and it should never cost someone their freedom.
Yet more and more places are standing in the way of well-meaning individuals who are trying to help the homeless in their communities.
Yet more and more places are standing in the way of well-meaning individuals who are trying to help the homeless in their communities.
Kindness shouldn’t be a crime, but some cities don’t seem to agree - Institute for Justice
Helping others should not be legally difficult, and it should never cost someone their freedom. Yet, more and more places, including cities in both Arizona […]
ij.org
December 17, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Many Americans choose to celebrate the holidays by helping others in need. But those innocent, well-meaning acts could land you in jail.
Some cities have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. Now, individuals in Dayton, OH & Eugene, OR are learning about this issue the hard way. (1/)
Some cities have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. Now, individuals in Dayton, OH & Eugene, OR are learning about this issue the hard way. (1/)
The holidays are a time of giving thanks and lending a helping hand to others.
But as we enter this season of appreciation & compassion, people should be careful how they help others because cities across the nation have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. (1/) @ij.org
ij.org/as-the-seaso...
But as we enter this season of appreciation & compassion, people should be careful how they help others because cities across the nation have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. (1/) @ij.org
ij.org/as-the-seaso...
As the Season of Giving Approaches, Be Careful How You Help Others. Even Well-Meaning Acts Can Land You in Legal Trouble - Institute for Justice
The holiday season is a time of giving thanks, gathering with loved ones, and lending a helping hand to others. But as we enter this […]
ij.org
November 25, 2024 at 5:10 PM
The holidays are a time of giving thanks and lending a helping hand to others.
But as we enter this season of appreciation & compassion, people should be careful how they help others because cities across the nation have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. (1/) @ij.org
ij.org/as-the-seaso...
But as we enter this season of appreciation & compassion, people should be careful how they help others because cities across the nation have decided to criminalize acts of kindness. (1/) @ij.org
ij.org/as-the-seaso...
Hi @bsky.app! You're the first social media site I've joined in 10+ years.
In that time I've:
- Graduated high school & college
- Had a successful career in journalism
- Joined an org that fights abuses of power
- Become a father to a spoiled pup
I've done more but you know character limits.
In that time I've:
- Graduated high school & college
- Had a successful career in journalism
- Joined an org that fights abuses of power
- Become a father to a spoiled pup
I've done more but you know character limits.
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November 25, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Hi @bsky.app! You're the first social media site I've joined in 10+ years.
In that time I've:
- Graduated high school & college
- Had a successful career in journalism
- Joined an org that fights abuses of power
- Become a father to a spoiled pup
I've done more but you know character limits.
In that time I've:
- Graduated high school & college
- Had a successful career in journalism
- Joined an org that fights abuses of power
- Become a father to a spoiled pup
I've done more but you know character limits.