Ben Franklin

The Founders and the Constitution, Part 12: Benjamin Franklin 0
- June 6, 2023
Franklin often used his wit to communicate real-world lessons.
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Did the Iroquois Confederation influence the Constitution? A myth they may be teaching your children 0
- April 22, 2022
The Iroquois Confederation is a worthy subject for study . . . . However, students should not be taught that it had any significant effect on the American Union or on the Constitution.
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The U.S. Post Office: the Constitution’s odd nod to socialism 0
- June 1, 2018
What does the Postal Power tell us about congressional delegation to administrative agencies?
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A New Look at the Founders Through the Postal Clause 0
- February 21, 2017
The Constitution’s Postal Clause grants Congress power to “establish Post Offices and Post Roads.” There is a fascinating history behind that provision, which I explore in a new article linked here. Some of the highlights: * Although the Founders generally favored free enterprise over state-owned business, they made an exception for postal services. * As
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