[I]t became clear the ERA was a poorly-drafted measure that would do little for women’s rights. It would have transferred massive amounts of power away from local governments and elected representatives, handing it instead to lawyers, judges, and bureaucrats.
This much is clear: John Dickinson receives much more of our national gratitude than we have given him.
The most ‘underrated’ founder’s influence on America’s Constitution Read More »
Any states that allowed the federal government to interfere in their sovereign jurisdiction would be guilty of a breach of trust, for the “trustees or servants of the several states” were obliged to protect the authority citizens had placed in them.
Fifth (and last) in a Series: John Dickinson and the Ratification of the Constitution Read More »
The list of constitutional provisions impacted by Dickinson is a very long one.
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Dickinson was one of the few to free his own slaves during his lifetime.
Third in a Series: John Dickinson During the Continental and Confederation Periods Read More »
This year marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most influential series of writings in American history.
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So when is local control good in reality rather than merely as a slogan?
State protection for citizen rights should temper ‘local control’ Read More »
The Founders erected the American legal system to operate in the context of Anglo-American judicial values. The rules placed expressly or implicitly in the Constitution . . . were designed to operate in that context. However, the context changed.
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Of course, it is one thing to criticize, but another to try to craft something better.
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But Citizens United included a second decision, one rarely mentioned. In this part of the case, the court upheld federal laws requiring contributors to political ads to publicly reveal their names. Unlike the first ruling, the second was a constitutional mistake. Although the court has since reaffirmed its position, it should promptly reconsider.
With due respect to the Supreme Court, some campaign finance laws are unconstitutional Read More »
“This latest convention of states operated according to standard convention of states protocols.”
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The Supreme Court’s decision this week in Matal v. Tam sent a clear warning to government officials who seek to curtail speech
Supreme Court’s Ruling Against the PC Police Read More »
