C.S. Lewis’s “That Hideous Strength” Matches “1984” as a Prognosticator of Progressivism
Unfortunately, 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.
Our Article on the Power of States to Combat Illegal Immigration Has Been Published!
This new paper summarizes state war powers and how states may mobilize them against unauthorized immigration.
Democracies, Republics, and TABOR
Contrary to popular mythology, none of the Founders drew a sharp distinction between a democracy and a republic.
If Trump Is Disqualified, Leftist ‘Anti-War’ Protesters Are Also
According 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.”
Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part IV
Some defensive state war powers should not be subject to federal preemption at all.
Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part III
The state invaded has the right to seek out and kill the invaders and those responsible for the invasion.
Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part II
Under the Constitution, the states may wage defensive war without federal permission.
Even Constitutional Conventions are Limited
A constitutional convention can be limited and an Article V convention has even less scope than a constitutional convention.
Why It May be Impossible to Disqualify Trump from the Presidency
Why would those responsible for the 14th amendment disqualify a former insurrectionary from most other offices, but not from the presidency? . . . The chances of a former Confederate being elected President were effectively “zero.”
What Trump Could—and Couldn’t Do—Under the Insurrection Act
The Insurrection Act might apply if “woke” state university officials look the other way while mobs prevent conservative students from exercising their constitutional right to free speech.
The Colorado Supreme Court’s Decision Disqualifying President Trump
President Trump has never been convicted—or even charged—with insurrection. . . . I think there should be a conviction for criminal insurrection before a person is disqualified.
Christian Support for American Jews Began at the Founding
The Hamas terror attack of October 7 triggered an overwhelming display of support among American Christians for Jews and for Israel.
