25 Greatest Americans
The competition for 25 Greatest Americans was steep. Only 3/4 of Mount Rushmore made the cut.
White House Dismisses Missouri Vote On Health Insurance Mandate
The Obama Administration is dismissing the results of a referendum in Missouri that purports to strike down health insurance mandates.
Against the Electoral College II: Not As Framers Intended
In the first entry in this series we looked at a basic question of democratic theory. In this one, we look at whether the EC ever worked as the Framers intended.
Democrats Lack Votes For Filibuster Reform
Much to the disappointment of Ezra Klein and others, it’s unlikely that Democrats will have the votes necessary to change the filibuster when the 112th Congress convenes.
The Founders and the Central Government
No, the founding fathers of the United States were not “very afraid of a central government.” Indeed, such an assertion makes no sense.
Heroes of the Founding Era: An Odd Choice by Bill Kristol
Bill Kristol’s hero of the Revolutionary Era is Alexander Hamilton. Who is yours?
