Who Called the Constitutional Convention? The Commonwealth of Virginia
The Virginia legislature, not Congress, called the Constitutional Convention.
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To End Polarization, Defeat the Totalitarian Left
The Left seeks to coerce the Right; the Right is not trying to coerce the Left.
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Progressive Privilege: Never Having To Say You’re Sorry
When a Republican Vice President, Dan Quayle, recited an inaccurate spelling of “potato,” the media relentlessly pounded the incident into the minds of the American public. But when a Democrat Vice President, Kamala Harris betrayed her trust, the media were largely uncritical.
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Three More U.S. Appeals Courts Rely on Rob’s Research
Three more appeals court judges have relied on Rob’s publications within the last few months.
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Cutting the Gordian Knot of Birthright Citizenship
There can be no perfect interpretation of the Citizenship Clause. But there is a best one: A child is born “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States when his or her parents are in allegiance to the US—either US citizens or non-diplomat foreigners from friendly countries legally in the United States.
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When ‘Woke’ Businesses Betray Their Customers
Businesses have a duty to stand up for their customers when politicians attack them, and not merely shift the burdens to those customers.
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Why the Supreme Court Should Overrule the Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Shortly after the ruling, I wrote that Obergefell might be the Supreme Court’s “most radical decision ever.” A decade later, that assessment seems correct.
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Why Issues of Birthright Citizenship Are So Difficult
What makes this issue so difficult is that all the major positions have evidence to support them.
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Virgil and the Constitution
Participants in the debates over the ratification of the Constitution freely quoted Virgil to drive home their arguments.
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“Ask Rob Natelson” to Air Monthly on KLZ-560 Denver Radio
The segment will air again on August 14, and after that on the second Tuesday of each month.
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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s ‘Universal Injunction’ Decision
The court found that the statute granting courts power to grant injunctions did not include universal injunctions.
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Understanding the Supreme Court’s Case on Transgender Treatment for Children
Skrmetti was one of several cases this year in which the court’s decision protected children.
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