Constitution

It seems quite absurd by today’s health standards, but it was quite normal back then. When I was a kid, if I were sitting in the non-smoking section of a restaurant, someone 5 or 10 feet away from me could be smoking. In fact, in some restaurants you would inhale…

A summary of each amendment Are you familiar with the amendments to the U.S. Constitution? The U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments, which have been added since its ratification in 1788. Here is a summary of each amendment: First Amendment: Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to…

I have been following the EU’s Conference on the Future of Europe, particularly its democracy chapter which has helped shape some thoughts. I was interested to note that the US’ route to a federal republic seemed to be a harbinger for the EU’s journey. I wrote, Subsidiarity, representation and human…

Guns for the Poor — As a citizen of the United States, I am supposed to have rights guaranteed to me by our Constitution. I have heard this promise my whole life, but I haven’t attempted to exercise some of these rights. I figured it was time to change that. What could be more American…

“I’m looking at the 14th Amendment as to whether or not we have the authority,” US president Joe Biden told reporters on May 21. “I think we have the authority.” The “authority” he speaks of is the power to borrow money on the credit of the United States, which the…

A persistent level of government abuse may lead the Supreme Court to reduce agencies’ power. By Richard A. Epstein, Peter and Kirsten Bedford Senior Fellow This past week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a case that could curtail the extensive reach of the modern…

If you are a person of moral equivalency, tell me the notable conservatives who attack the United States Constitution. I’m just curious. Are any of them saying let’s repeal the First Amendment? No. Second Amendment? No. Third, Fourth, Fifth Amendment? No. Are they saying to eliminate the Electoral College when…

Many polls/public opinion surveys seem to indicate the confidence level in our Americans system of government, and its leaders, may be at or close to the lowest level in recent memory! In fact, a significant number of people feel our system is broken, and if significant, relevant, sustainable changes are…

It’s time to fill ourselves with hope that we can change everything. Is that a lot? Let’s dismantle the invasive unjustified reigning contraption. Call it the patriarchy so woke types will help. America’s royal family is only pretending they possess the authority to tell others how to live. Genuinely hideous…