The Best Short Introduction to the Real Constitution
I recently appeared on the Tom Woods Show to talk about my new book, Constitution Owner’s Manual: The Real Constitution the Politicians Don’t Want You to Know About.” Tom called …
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Today in History: John Marshall Appointed as Chief Justice
Today in history, on Jan 31, 1801, John Marshall was appointed the Chief Justice of the United States by President John Adams. Nominated at a time of severe partisan discord, …
New Mexico Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (Jan. 31, 2020) – On Wednesday, a New Mexico Senate committee passed a bill to legalize marijuana for general use in the state despite federal prohibition. A …
Who Ends War under the Constitution? Iraq, Iran, AUMF Edition
On Thursday, the House passed an amendment to repeal the 2002 Iraq AUMF. The administration is vehemently opposed and will likely veto. But under the Constitution, which branch makes this …
The Mayflower Compact and “consent of the governed” are now 400 years old
The year 2020 is the four hundredth anniversary of the Mayflower Compact. The Compact, signed by forty-one Pilgrim Fathers in 1620, was the first in a series of documents memorializing …
Missouri Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2020) – Yesterday, a Missouri House committee passed a bill that would legalize retail sales of raw milk in the state and take a step …
Hawaii Bill Would Require Conviction for Asset Forfeiture But Federal Loophole Remains
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 30, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would reform asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal conviction in …
Trump Drops Most Bombs in Afghanistan in 10 Years
As the unconstitutional war in Afghanistan marches toward the end of its second decade, the Trump administration has upped the death and destruction raining down from Afghani skies to decade-high …
Today in History: Andrew Jackson Calls Out the Troops to Suppress a Labor Dispute
Today in 1834, President Andrew Jackson called forth soldiers to suppress a labor dispute for the first time. The event was considered to be a bold, unprecedented extension of executive …
The Best “2nd Amendment” Resolution By Far…So Far?
Well-crafted non-binding resolutions can play an important part in a strategy to stand for liberty on virtually any issue. On this episode, Michael Boldin will talk about some of the …