Archive - Dana Criswell

Bitcoin Was Built to Check Government Power—Not Expand It

State Bitcoin Reserve Proposals

Apr 9 • Dana Criswell

From Endless Debate to Silent Veto: The Evolution of the Senate Filibuster

The filibuster is one of the most distinctive and often misunderstood features of the United States Senate.

Apr 1 • Dana Criswell

March 2026

“Voting How the District Wants” Is a Dangerous Misunderstanding of Representation

In a recent conversation between a colleague of mine and a candidate running for state legislature, the candidate was asked about his views on several…

Mar 30 • Dana Criswell

Democracy vs. Republic: Why the Difference Matters

Americans are often told they live in a democracy.

Mar 23 • Dana Criswell

HB 1665 Explained: A Side-by-Side Comparison of the House and Senate Versions

The real solution is not more regulation of the drug market, but less government interference in it.

Mar 14 • Dana Criswell

February 2026

Tennessee Action alert: HB1737 and HB2514 are up for a possible vote March 4

Tennessee’s weapons laws still contain “gotcha” provisions that can turn peaceful, law-abiding adults into criminals based on vague standards or…

Feb 28 • Dana Criswell

A Secret Panel With Your Medical Records

Mississippi HB 1637

Feb 27 • Dana Criswell

Government Cannot Fix What Government Helped Create

Tennessee SB2040 & HB1959

Feb 25 • Dana Criswell

Protecting Independent Work Without Growing Government

Mississippi HB1072

Feb 24 • Dana Criswell

Citizens Vote: Why the SAVE Act Matters Now

Election Day is not where election integrity starts.

Feb 18 • Dana Criswell

Restoring the Right of Self-Defense in Tennessee

Imagine doing everything right in a terrifying moment—calling 911, staying on the scene, cooperating with officers—only to find yourself in handcuffs…

Feb 16 • Dana Criswell

Protecting Liberty and Hearing

Why Mississippi Should Follow Oklahoma’s Lead on Suppressors

Feb 14 • Dana Criswell

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