May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
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Article V Opponents Now Peddling Article 23 Years Out of Date0
- January 18, 2015
The latest tactic in Article V opponents’ game of “Whac-A-Mole”* is the circulation of an article 23 years out of date. The article was published in 1992 and is entitled A New Constitutional Convention? Critical Look at Questions Answered, and Not Answered, by Article Five of the United States Constitution. It was authored by John
READ MOREDing Ding Ding! JCEA’s Round Two Battleflop0
- January 16, 2015
Not too long ago, John Ford of the Jefferson County Education Association told us that “the fight would start in January.” I wrote about his inspiring speech recently, but here’s the video in case you forgot: And if that weren’t enough to get this little guy scared, Complete Colorado broke the story that he’s been […]
READ MOREAmy Oliver Show: Dougco Board Member Talks Testing Changes0
- January 16, 2015
Douglas County Board of Education director Craig Richardson discusses his vision for local innovation, and shares some insights regarding the testing debate unfolding at the State Capitol.
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Update on Article V and the Necessary and Proper Clause0
- January 16, 2015
Some people have asked for further clarification on why the Constitution’s Necessary and Proper Clause does not grant Congress power to use its convention call to regulate a Convention for Proposing Amendments. This is a technical area and can be difficult to grasp (or explain, for that matter). You have to understand the nature of
READ MOREN’Orleans Research Highlights the Importance of Smart Choice Programs0
- January 16, 2015
There are days when I think I’ve found the single, universal answer to all of my five-year-old problems. Like the time I used chewing gum to stick a loose sole back to my shoe. When I figured the same approach would also help me hang a cool Spiderman posted on my bedroom wall, I got […]
READ MOREFreedom Minute: What’s in Store for K-12?0
- January 15, 2015
In this 1-minute Independence Institute Freedom Minute video production, education policy analyst Ross Izard highlights the major emerging K-12 issues for the new legislative session:
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