May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not
- September 12, 2013
The effect of this constitutional provision . . . is only to allow a state to defend itself fully—and without congressional consent—when invaded or about to be invaded.
READ MOREUnfortunately, Bracton College has been invaded by the self-styled “progressive element”—a group of academics very much like many I encountered during my university years.
READ MOREThis new paper summarizes state war powers and how states may mobilize them against unauthorized immigration.
READ MOREOn Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Independence Institute’s Energy and Environmental Policy Analyst Jake Fogleman testified on SB24-039 in the Colorado Senate Transportation & Energy Committee. The bill would have amended the state’s statutory definitions of “clean energy” and “clean energy resources” to include nuclear energy. The committee ultimately voted not to pass the bill at
READ MOREContrary to popular mythology, none of the Founders drew a sharp distinction between a democracy and a republic.
READ MOREAccording to the disqualification standard being applied to President Trump, very likely some politicians in office today were guilty of giving “aid and comfort to the enemies.”
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