Today in History: North Carolina Becomes 12th State to Ratify the Constitution

Peace, friendship, and a mutual understanding helped pave the way for North Carolina’s eventual ratification.

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4th Amendment Protection: Shut Down the Surveillance State

You’ll never get the feds to limit their own power to spy on everyone, everywhere. It’s up to the people and the states to opt out and start the process of bringing the surveillance state to an end. The state-level 4th Amendment Protection Act is a big step in that direction.

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Today in History: Founding Father Josiah Bartlett Born

Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He was also instrumental in securing New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution.

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Today in History: Jay Treaty Signed Sparking Intense Partisan Debate

Alexander Hamilton developed the terms of the treaty, and George Washington appointed John Jay as a special envoy to negotiate with the British using instructions penned by Hamilton. At the time, Jay was serving as the chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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Defend the Guard: Support the Constitution, Resist the Empire

Defend the Guard is a state-level bill that would stop the deployment of a state’s National Guard units unless specific constitutional criteria are met. Learn more about the bill - and what action steps you can take in support in your state today.

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Feds Take Up Where They Left Off; Run Another Big Deficit to Start Fiscal 2023

The spending didn't slow down as we kicked off fiscal 2023. The Biden administration blew through $406.37 billion in October.

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Forgotten Foundation: Algernon Sidney

These are the people who influenced the “American mind,” and thus, the American Revolution more than any other. While most have heard of 2, or 3 names, few today ever heard of the last, Algernon Sidney. 

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Forgotten Foundation: Algernon Sidney

These are the people who influenced the “American mind,” and thus, the American Revolution more than any other. While most have heard of 2, or 3 names, few today ever heard of the last, Algernon Sidney. 

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The “Penman of the Revolution” on the Path to Liberty

Author of the most widely-read documents on American liberty until the publication of Common Sense in 1776, John Dickinson’s work earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.” Born Nov 13, 1732 - his writings are filled with principles and strategies we’d do well to follow much more today.

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