Nondelegation: The Constitutional Principle Almost Everyone Ignores
By: Michael Boldin “The very definition of tyranny.” That’s how James Madison described the consolidation of legislative, executive, and judicial power in the same hands. This wasn’t just a warning. ...
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Not Just Bad Policy: The Founders Called it Treason and War
By: Michael Boldin Treason. Invasion. Conquest. That’s how the Founders and old revolutionaries described usurpation – power stolen, not delegated. And it wasn’t just rhetoric. It was a foundational, and ...
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Lysander Spooner’s Case Against Judicial Supremacy
By: Michael Boldin “An unconstitutional judicial decision is no more binding than an unconstitutional legislative act.” That was Lysander Spooner, utterly rejecting the doctrine of judicial supremacy – the dangerous ...
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Nullification 101: Five Core Principles You Need to Know
By: Michael Boldin Nullification is THE rightful remedy for all unconstitutional acts – usurpations of power. Understanding the five core principles that make up its foundation is essential to getting ...
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Five Foundational Truths from James Otis, Jr.
By: Michael Boldin James Otis Jr. was one of the most important leaders of the American Revolution – yet today, he is almost completely forgotten. Years before the Declaration of ...
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Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural: Timeless Blueprint for the Constitution
By: Michael Boldin Peace, freedom, the 10th Amendment, and the elimination of taxes: These are just a few of the principles Thomas Jefferson outlined in his first inaugural address. They weren’t mere ...
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George Washington’s First “State of the Union,” Building a Foundation for the Young Republic
By: Michael Boldin On January 8, 1790, President George Washington walked into the Senate chamber of Federal Hall in New York City to deliver his first Annual Message to Congress ...
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Trust No One: The Founders’ Warnings on Power and Liberty
By: Michael Boldin The Founders warned us – again and again – that power always expands, no matter who holds it. You can’t trust anyone with power, no matter how ...
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The Founders on the Source of Rights and an Essential Reading List
By: Michael Boldin Rights Are Not Gifts from Government. They don’t come from a constitution, a bill of rights, or any document at all. Natural rights come from your creator and ...
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Rebirth of the Nation: How to Restore America
Americans realize that their nation has been run into the ground, but Trump’s election signals an opportunity to make America great again. Here’s what it will take to do that. ...
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