Conservatives traditionally have supported the Senate filibuster because, supposedly, it puts the brakes on expansion of government. I’ve long thought […]
Conservatives Should Abandon the Filibuster Read More »
A frequent argument against a convention for proposing constitutional amendments is that there are “no precedents” for determining the rules
The 1889 St. Louis Convention of States Read More »
The Independence Institute has specific reason to celebrate the nomination of Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. In 2011, a
Judge Gorsuch and the Independence Institute Read More »
Fred Holden (below) and Rob Natelson, both Senior Fellows at the Independence Institute, talk about the famous Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill
New Video on TABOR—the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Read More »
A persistent constitutional myth has it that (1) Congress called the Constitutional Convention under the Articles of Confederation, (2) the
Must the president enforce laws he doesn’t like? The answer to this question lies in the Constitution’s phrase that the president “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”
Yes, Mr. President—You Must Enforce Laws You Don’t Like Read More »
Too many of us who are enthusiastic about space exploration and colonization expect the federal government to lead the way.
American Colonies: Mostly Private Enterprise Read More »
Here are answers to some questions I’ve gotten about the Electoral College since Election Day: Q. What is the Electoral
Electoral College: Answers to Questions Read More »
An earlier version of this article first appeared in Townhall.com. When we celebrate leading American founders such as George Washington and
Ebenezer Hazard: Forgotten Founder Read More »
Some people argue the Constitution was adopted illegally. They assert that the Confederation Congress needed to approve the document, but
Did Congress Approve the Constitution? A Member’s Letter Says “Yes” Read More »
On April 23, 1787, the Confederation Congress extended the post office franking privilege to all commissioners about to attend the
This Resolution Suggests Congress Did Agree to a Broad Constitutional Convention Read More »
This is the full version of an op-ed first appearing in the Detroit Daily News. Advocates for term limits want to
Changed Conditions May Justify Term Limits Read More »
