5 Lessons For Overcoming Political Polarization From James Madison
James Madison lived through one of the worst epochs of American partisanship but helped lead the country past that period and into greater harmony.
Politicians In Both Parties Need To Stop Laughing Away The U.S. Constitution
The founders created the Constitution to protect against one of humanity’s worst instincts — the desire to get things done quickly and irrationally.
Why The Price Of Face Masking Is Not As Small As It Seems
According to my governor’s order, the mask requirement is based on ‘the unanimous recommendation of the public health experts,’ but who are these experts, and are they really unanimous?
Why The United States Needs The Filibuster
While it may be both clunky and inefficient, the filibuster is nonetheless crucial to ensuring deliberate legislating takes place in the U.S. Senate.
American Conservatives Face A Madisonian Moment
James Madison hated fighting in the world of public opinion and parties until he was left with no other choice.
Why You Have No Right To Marriage, Health Care, Or An Education
The rhetoric of rights is appealing. Label whatever you want a ‘right’ and you tip the scales in your favor. However appealing the tactic may be, however, is conceptually incorrect and politically dangerous.
Democrats Continue To Turn On The Constitution
I’m sorry the Constitution is an annoyance, but the state isn’t here to give you everything you want—not even if what you want is extraordinarily popular with your fellow Americans.
A Close Reading Of Federalist No. 10 Shows John Locke Doesn’t Have A Lock On The Founders
An investigation of those who made an impression on James Madison reveals the forgotten impact of two Founding Era philosophers: David Hume, and Adam Smith.
3 Reforms To Congress Rep. Mike Gallagher Says Will Reduce The Dysfunction
Rep. Mike Gallagher discussed his proposed reforms to get Congress working again in an interview with a fellow from the Hoover Institution.
The Museum At James Madison’s Home Slants The Truth About His Interactions With Slavery
It seems the Montpelier Foundation has adopted a version of the ‘blame America first’ mantra: Blame the Founders first, instead.
No, Today’s America Would Not Surprise The Founders In The Least
Equipped with knowledge of history and of human nature, the Founders had possibly the greatest predictive power of any group of people throughout history.
No. 10 Is The Best Federalist Paper, And That’s Why The Left Hates It So Much
Progressives have a different purpose for government than securing citizens’ natural rights. They want to use the vast powers of government to change America.
Trump’s Trade Policy Revives Interest In The Non-Delegation Doctrine
If overturned, President Trump could lose power to restrict imports on the basis of national security concerns.
Obamacare Is Unconstitutional, But The Texas Judge Was Wrong To Strike It Down
Obamacare is probably the worst piece of legislation in American history, but this judge’s decision was based on a weak legal argument and will almost certainly be overturned.
How Bitter Political Disputes Made America Great
In Jay Cost’s latest book, ‘The Price of Greatness,’ the scholar and journalist lays out a compelling analysis of the feud between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison showing that their disagreements resulted in a synthesis of differing opinions that allowed our early republic to thrive.
Why The United States Is Not Too Big To Be Governed As James Madison Proposed
James Madison is credited with debunking a prevailing suspicion that self-government was only possible on a smaller, state level.
How The Second Amendment Prevents Tyranny
The Second Amendment was supposed to protect us from government by dispersing its coercive power among the people. We still adhere to that system today.
How The Constitution Promotes Liberty Through Separation Of Powers
The Constitution is still in place today because it works with, rather than fight against, mankind’s ambitious nature.
How The Constitution Prevents Tyranny And Safeguards Liberty
Separation of powers, checks and balances, and a strong, independent judiciary are what keep the United States from devolving into failed democracies of the past.
If It Weren’t For The Constitution, America Would Be A ‘Sh-thole’ Country, Too
President Trump was right that some countries are ‘sh-tholes,’ but we should remember that America is different because it was fortunate enough to be born free.
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