The framers modeled the Electoral College on indirect election systems then prevailing in Scotland and Maryland, in which elector discretion was pivotal.
Independence Institute helps win court ruling protecting presidential electors Read More »
Ironically, by adopting the term “red flag law,” promoters inadvertently admitted their real motive is not safety. This is because the phrase “red flag law” has been proverbial for an enactment masquerading as a safety measure but really passed for more sinister reasons.
“Red flag law”—Historically the phrase means a deceptive law not about “safety” at all! Read More »
Today the constitutions of 26 states contain bans that go well beyond what Blaine wanted. Unlike Blaine’s proposal, those constitutions mandate discrimination against “sectarian” religion.
Supreme Court to review common anti-school choice rule in state constitutions Read More »
“Progressive” Supreme Court decisions that led directly or indirectly to the orgy of anonymous spending
How “progressive” court decisions promoted the rise of dark money Read More »
By the time ratification was complete, the Constitution’s implications for religion were understood: Religious faith was valuable for good government. But government was to treat individual religions equally, as long as they conducted themselves in an orderly manner.
A new Supreme Court case on establishment of religion Read More »
Among all Scouting’s values, from the Left’s point of view the worst may be self-reliance.
Why the Left wants to destroy the Boy Scouts Read More »
This new article presents even more evidence on how the federal government was supposed to be limited.
How the Founders told us the Constitution would restrict federal power Read More »
