The writings of James Madison still offer useful guidance for states seeking to restrain federal overreaching. Akron Law Review has […]
New Article: James Madison, Federal Overreaching, and Amendments Conventions Read More »
Learn more: Hear a podcast on this subject. As I have noted before (for example, here and here) pamphlets written
The Montana Supreme Court won praise for its recitation of history in its recent corporate finance case, Western Tradition Partnership
Montana Supreme Court’s “History” Turns Out To Be Weak Read More »
For a podcast covering this subject in more detail, click here. Under the Constitution’s original meaning, the Supreme Court’s holding
Defects in the Supremes' holding that the Obamacare penalty is a "tax" Read More »
The Independence Institute has published my new Issue Paper, Amending the Constitution by Convention: Practical Guidance for Citizens and Policymakers.
New “how to” paper on proposing constitutional amendments by convention Read More »
We just returned from Britain, where there is chilling discussion about imposing more regulation on the press. The occasion is
Thank goodness for the First Amendment Read More »
On the eve of the Supreme Court’s decision over Obamacare’s individual mandate, attention is been focused on the challengers’ argument
Obamacare and “Commerce:” Does A Include Not-A? Read More »
A key Democratic Party tactic being used against incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Coffman (R.-Colo.) is to brand him an “extremist.”
In modern politics, the “extremists” are usually those labeling others with that word Read More »
I confess to a several personal emotions in reaction to the Elizabeth Warren case. Elizabeth Warren, if you recall, is
Hey, if Elizabeth Warren is Indian, then maybe I am, too! Read More »
One of the clearest messages from the American Founding was that the Constitution left regulation of private land within state boundaries
Another Federal Real Estate Screw-Up Read More »
It is often said that the Constitution should be interpreted according to its “original intent, “original understanding,” or “original meaning.”
Original Intent, Original Understanding, Original Meaning Read More »
