Tyler Flanigan articles

Tyler Flanigan has worked with Massachusetts State Representative David Vieira of the 3rd Barnstable District (Bourne, Falmouth, and Mashpee) on the Opioid Crisis, and reviewed it with Senator Reagan of New Hampshire, a member of the newly formed task force against the abuse of Opioids.

Senator Reagan serves in District 17 (Allenstown, Chichester, Epsom, Loudon, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Strafford, Deerfield, Northwood, Nottingham, Raymond). Tyler has also worked with Legislative Aide Matt Liber and State Representative Randy Hunt of the 5th Barnstable District (Barnstable, Bourne, Plymouth, and Sandwich) on the Transgender Debates in Massachusetts and Nationwide. After working there, he worked for Reprehensive Lancia of Rhode Island, reviewing documents, researching, writing, and proposing legislation to help low income families. This winter, Flanigan will be working on the campaign trail for Tim Whelan of the 1st Barnstable District (Barnstable, Brewster, Dennis, and Yarmouth), Aaron Kanzer of the 2nd Barnstable District (Yarmouth and Barnstable), and Anthony Schiavi: Candidate for the Cape and Islands Senate Seat. Eventually he will be reviewing and writing for Senator Steven Thayn’s next book.

Aaron Kanzer: Youth in Politics

By Tyler Flanigan - February 20, 2016 2 Comments

With all the talk being about Trump and the presidential election, state races have flown under the radar. There is one superstar grabbing headlines at the state level: Aaron Kanzer.

Drawing the Line in Liberal America

By Tyler Flanigan - January 2, 2016 1 Comment

America is changing too much. We are beginning to lose our core values, all so we can say we support change. Americans should take a step back, and fully assess the situation before making uninformed decisions on what we support.

Legislative Action to Halt the Opioid Epidemic

By Tyler Flanigan - December 29, 2015 2 Comments

It is important to remember, that this really isn’t a political issue. It’s not just about Republicans or Democrats, it’s a bipartisan issue. We should not seek a Republican answer, or a Democratic answer. We should be seeking the right answer.

Why Hillary Clinton Should Never be President

By Tyler Flanigan - December 28, 2015 4 Comments

Today, most Americans feel that our government is useless and untrustworthy. What America needs is a genuine, truthful politician who has one goal: to improve the wellbeing of Americans.

Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve

We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.

Reform: Turn U.S. Circuit Judges Into Supreme Court Justices

By Andrew Straw

The advantage of having U.S. Supreme Court panels all across the nation is that we would restore access to the highest court instead of having little fiefdom courts that try to avoid imposing Supreme Court precedents.

In Solidarity With France’s Yellow Vest Protesters

I believe we should put on the yellow vests to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters. It is time to come together for global relief to the citizens of the world!

The African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa

The AU hopes that an African-run system for observing and assessing democratic elections in the continent will help bring a democratic peace that can enable development in the continent.

Judicial Weapons in the War Against Disability Civil Rights Lawyers

By Andrew Straw

Maybe one day I will be able to escape this and get back to my disability civil rights leadership. Maybe one day, there will even be an apology from the 7th Circuit. Not holding my breath except for the manure.

Thoughts on Candidate Selection

The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options. George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.

A Great Nation That Does Not So Great Things

So why do we think of ourselves as a great nation? Is it because of our great economy? Is it because we call ourselves a Christian Nation? Should we, who call ourselves great, actually be great?

El Otro Cachete – A Short Story

By Julio César Guerrero

Undoubtedly economics play a key role in social stability, and although we were at the lower working class level, every head of the household had a job. These were the good old days when the dad’s salary was enough.

Putting My Everything Back Into My Hometown: Merrick

By John Amaruso

It’s a funny story really. This means everything to me. From the breadth of my experiences in the industry, I can’t wait to treat my community to a unique experience and quality product. I literally grew up in this building!

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