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Opinion
William Jennings Bryan Lives Again in Donald Trump
The presidential election of 1896 was by no means a placid one. Civil War issues still lingered in a continuing…
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Silence of the Lambs
To both religious and secular prophesiers, men are sheep. There is a striking duality in this image. They are innocent…
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Opinion
The Washington Redskins and the Death of Federalism
Federalism in America has seemingly reached the point of being nothing but a romantic daydream for quixotic political idealists. Neither…
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Money & The Economy
Disrespect for Property at Heart of Global Debt Crisis
In the aftermath of Greek voters’ overwhelming rejection of a deal with the European Central Bank, many options are being…
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The Modern Zenger Trial: Can Truth Be Discriminatory?
The origins of freedom of the press in America can really be traced back to 1735 and the trial of…
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John Roberts Falls Victim to the Slippery Slope
When public officials want to gift themselves new powers, they usually justify their expansive actions with their favorite platitude, “for…
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Majority Decision in King v. Burwell Eviscerates Separation of Powers
According to the Fabian socialist-based government in George Orwell’s 1984, war is peace and freedom is slavery. And according to…
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Opinion
Populism, Racism and the Left
Somehow, as seems to be the case with every tragedy that occurs in America, the tragic murder of nine people…
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Opinion
Political Correctness, Statism and the Rule of Law
Modern government embodies nothing so much as Don Quixote. It assumes a mantle of morality- protecting the rights of the…
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Donald Trump and Media’s Treatment of Presidential Candidates
When Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president earlier this week, America let loose a collective snort of derision. For…
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In The News
The Continuing Importance of Magna Carta to American Civil Liberties
June 15th marked the 800 year anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. Signed by King John in a…
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Opinion
Rick Santorum: The Barry Goldwater of the 21st Century
Barry Goldwater has the unique distinction of being the most important loser in modern politics. After his failed 1964 bid…
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Opinion
Clinton-New York Times Scandal Highlights Inanity of Political Endorsements
It seems every day brings news of yet more sordid exploits in which the Clintons are prominently featured. The latest…
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Opinion
Public Opinion Divorced from Scope of Government Power in King v. Burwell
The Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell, which will decide whether healthcare plans purchased in states that use the…
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Opinion
Crowded Early Presidential Field is Healthy for Democracy
Though the 2016 election is approximately 16 months away, the list of declared presidential candidates is already lengthy. On the…
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