“A public office is a public trust”—common saying, but do we really believe it? The American Founders did. Most of […]
The Government as Public Trust—One Roman Emperor Showed It Is Feasible Read More »
It’s a stunning betrayal of all those hardworking, pro-Constitution Americans who gave U.S. House Republicans their majority. Republicans controlling the
House Rules Committee: “Violate Your Oath No Matter How You Vote!” Read More »
Sometimes a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution is referred to as a “constitutional convention.” That title is
Why an Amendments Convention is not a “Constitutional Convention” Read More »
The meaning of some of the Constitution’s 18th century terminology was lost during the 19th century, leading to widespread misunderstanding.
The Great Forgetting Read More »
We have just filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief with the Supreme Court arguing that (1) under
II files unique Supreme Court brief in Obamacare case Read More »
Does the mandate forcing Catholic hospitals to offer abortifacients and contraception violate the First Amendment? The surprising answer is: Probably
Are the detainment provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act serious? Yes they are. This is a complicated area,
Are the detainment provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act serious? Read More »
I observe with some satisfaction that the higher-education establishment is finally learning that if you play with snakes you get
The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC has generated a great deal of uninformed, and sometimes hypocritical, whining.
II is submitting not merely one, but two separate brief to the U.S. Supreme Court opposing Obamacare. One will show
II submits brief to protect states from Obamacare bullying Read More »
The U.S. Constitution authorizes a “convention for proposing amendments” to offer amendments for ratification (or rejection) by the states. The
The Little-Known—but Seminal—York Town Convention of 1777 Read More »
Every once in a while I tell about one of my historical treasure hunts. Here’s another: When the Constitution was
Another Treasure Hunt: Tracking Down Bits from the American Founding Read More »
