Today In Religious Liberty: Jefferson Writes Of The “Wall Of Separation”
208 years ago today, Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to The Danbury Baptist Association that has resonated through the years.
The Constitution, Politics, And The Eternal Hamiltonian-Jeffersonian Battle
Constitutional ambiguity is as old as, well, it’s as old as the Constitution itself
Constitution: An Invitation to Struggle
Like it or not, the U.S. Constitution has always been a political document, evolving depending on the players on the stage.
EPA Acts Unilaterally on Climate Change
Frustrated that it couldn’t achieve desired environmental legislation despite huge majorities in both Houses of Congress, the Obama administration has decided to govern by executive fiat.
Filibuster Reform On The Agenda For 2011?
For the first time in 35 years, the Senate may finally be on the verge of reforming the filibuster.
The Individual Mandate And America’s Ongoing Debate Over The Role Of Government
The battle over the individual mandate is really just nothing more than the latest round in a batter that has been ongoing for 221 years.
John F. Kennedy, Sarah Palin, And Separation Of Church And State
In her new book, Sarah Palin puts forward a view of the role of religion in politics that is in direct contrast with America’s own traditions.
Lame Duck Congresses And The Constitution
While not inherently unconstitutional, lame duck Congresses have the potential for violating the spirit of the Constitution and create the potential for mischief on the part of Representatives who have been thrown out of office.
Ted Sorenson, Kennedy Adviser And Speechwriter, Dead At 82
Theodore Sorensen, a speechwriter and close adviser to President John F. Kennedy, died today at the age of 82
Schwarzenegger: Obama Will Win in 2012
Arnold Schwarzenegger predicts President Obama’s re-election. Historically, that’s the safe bet.
25 Greatest Americans
The competition for 25 Greatest Americans was steep. Only 3/4 of Mount Rushmore made the cut.
President Obama Defends “Ground Zero” Mosque, Religious Freedom
President Obama waded into the “Ground Zero” mosque controversy at a Ramadan dinner last night.
Glenn Beck: Gay Marriage No Threat To Me, Or America
There’s not as much conservative unity on the gay marriage issue as there used to be.
More Signs of Anti-Muslim Sentiment
A number of disturbing incidents point towards increased anti-Islam hostility in the United States.
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.
Human Brain Threat to Democracy?
The evidence that humans are irrational continues to mount. What does this mean for self-governance?
Understanding the Founding Documents (Declaration Edition), Part II
Revisiting the application of the Declaration.
Jefferson Changed ‘Subjects’ to ‘Citizens’
Thomas Jefferson took great pains to hide the word he originally used for “citizens” in the Declaration of Independence.
Historians: Obama Better Than Reagan!
A survey of historians ranks Obama as the 15th best president ever, ahead of Ronald Reagan and behind Bill Clinton.
