BASIC CONCEPTS OF “GOVERNMENT”
Where do “Rights” come from? What is “federalism”? Does our Constitution “evolve”? What’s a “Republic”? What is the function of a constitution? By Publius Huldah Think NOT that you must have ...
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States must fight back against federalism
By William Haupt III “Anything government wants to do they can justify under the commerce clause.” – John Yarmuth The federal government finds endless ways to circumnavigate the intent of ...
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The Court Should Tear Down Everson, Not the Maryland Cross
by David Upham Nearly a century ago, the State of Maryland permitted a group of citizens to establish a memorial cross for veterans of World War I on property owned ...
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Covetousness and Inequality
by James R. Rogers The argument over wealth in the U.S. quickly morphed with the Democratic takeover of the House and the start of the Democratic presidential nomination campaign. It’s ...
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Full Speed to a Fiscal Cliff: National Debt Hits $22 Trillion
By: Mike Maharrey The national debt has pushed above the $22 trillion mark and is up $2.06 trillion since Donald Trump took office. According to Treasury Department data released Tuesday, the ...
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What Would the Impartial Spectator Do?
by Joseph Knippenberg Every spring, I have the great good fortune of reading and discussing Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments with a captive (i.e., general education) audience of sophomores. ...
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Helping the Poor Versus Reducing Inequality
by Mike Rappaport There is so much talk these days about the importance of reducing income or wealth inequality. But to me, reducing such inequality is at best something of ...
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The Supremacy Clause Smackdown: Good Morning Liberty 02-13-19
The supremacy clause is one of the most misunderstood and abused provisions in the Constitution. Nearly everyone will tell you the clause means the federal government is absolutely supreme in ...
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Capitalism And The Endless Quest For Freedom
with Lawrence Reed Alongside our basic need for shelter, food, and clothing, a person’s yearning for freedom and liberty has always been present no matter what era and time. Lawrence ...
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West Virginia Bill Would Block Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments
By: Michael Boldin A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would prohibit unconstitutional foreign deployments of the state’s national guard troops, effectively restoring the Founders’ framework for state-federal balance ...
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