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.
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.
Pelosi wants to lower the voting age to 16; it should be raised to 25 Read More »
In 1972, the Montana Supreme Court decided one of the most important state constitutional cases in modern American history. By
How a court imposed a state constitution the voters probably didn’t ratify Read More »
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
What would America look like with an originalist Supreme Court? Read More »
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.
The name “Montana”—from ancient Rome via Colorado Read More »
If the Convention of States movement is successful, it will ensure that demagogues can never impose socialism in America.
A wall against socialism Read More »
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.
Advocates of American socialism need to learn some lessons Read More »
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.
Rob Natelson Talks National Popular Vote Read More »
Give our votes to New York and California? No way!
Give our votes to California via National Popular Vote?NO WAY! Read More »
Although Justice Thomas agreed that the protection against excessive fines applies to the states, he was the only member of the court to do so on plausible originalist grounds.
Justice Thomas again shows he’s the Supreme Court’s only consistent originalist Read More »
Warren’s case is unusual because her employers waived not only practice experience but also prevailing academic standards.
How academia connived with Elizabeth Warren’s “Cherokee” fabrication Read More »
A better constitutional amendment would be one permitting each justice a single long term—for example, 16 years—without possibility of re-appointment.
Justice Ginsburg’s possible incapacity and the case for term limits Read More »
