More news on the Constitution’s ratification: the meaning of “militia” in the Second Amendment
This passage leaves nothing to inference: Coxe states explicitly that the militia consists of every man from 16 to 60 years of age.
News on the Constitution’s ratification: More evidence the feds are exceeding their powers
The Constitution created a strictly limited central government, which . . . would have no authority over religion, most criminal offenses, civil justice, social services, education, or most aspects of transportation or the economy.
Pelosi wants to lower the voting age to 16; it should be raised to 25
Science has discovered that the brain does not fully mature until age 25 . . . The record of governance in most countries that allow 16 year olds to vote—Brazil, Nicaragua, Argentina, etc.—has been truly wretched.
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How a court imposed a state constitution the voters probably didn’t ratify
In 1972, the Montana Supreme Court decided one of the most important state constitutional cases in modern American history. By
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What would America look like with an originalist Supreme Court?
Originalism is the prevailing method of interpreting almost all legal documents. An originalist is simply a person who believes we should use the same principles to interpret the Constitution
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The name “Montana”—from ancient Rome via Colorado
In 1858, gold miners established [a] town located near present-day Commerce City, Colorado. One of their number , , , suggested they call their settlement “Montana.” They agreed.
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A wall against socialism
If the Convention of States movement is successful, it will ensure that demagogues can never impose socialism in America.
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Advocates of American socialism need to learn some lessons
British socialism as promoted by Bernard Shaw and his fellow “Fabians” was perhaps the gentlest form of socialism on the planet. Yet, this passage reads as if it were composed by Hitler.
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Rob Natelson Talks National Popular Vote
Constitutional scholar and author Rob Natelson sits down with guest host Mike Krause to discuss the national popular vote scheme being cooked up in Colorado.
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Give our votes to California via National Popular Vote?NO WAY!
Give our votes to New York and California? No way!
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