What the Founders Rejected at the Convention is Important to Understand
While we've published a great deal about what the Founders approved at the Convention of 1787, it's just as important to understand what was proposed but did NOT get approved.
Colorado Committee Kills Bill to Bar State Agents from Assisting Federal Police
DENVER, Colo. (May 11, 2017) – A Colorado Senate committee killed a bill that would have barred the state from assisting in the enforcement of federal laws that prohibit actions protected by the state constitution. Rep. Steve Lebsock (D) and Sen. Tim Neville (R) sponsored House Bill 1331 (HB1331). The legislation would have prohibited a…
Bill Nye the Constitutional B.S. Guy
Debate continues to rage about whether Bill Nye is really a “science guy,” or if he’s just an entertainer pushing a political agenda, but one thing is certain: Bill Nye is not the “Constitution guy.” In an interview on CNN during the so-called “March for Science,” Nye made the case for federal funding of science…
Texas Bill Would Create Process to Review and Reject Unconstitutional Federal Acts
AUSTIN, Texas (March 1, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Texas House would create a mechanism to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those determined to violate the U.S. Constitution. This process would set the stage to effectively block some federal laws and acts in the Lone Star State. Rep.…
A New Look at the Founders Through the Postal Clause
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…
James Madison Warned Us
When we allow the federal government to exercise undelegated powers for “good things,” it also opens the door for it to do “bad things.” James Madison warned us about this. The issue was federal authority to build roads and canals, or more generally to fund “internal improvements.” Madison insisted the federal government lacked the constitutional…
Spinning 180s on the Constitution
Progressives have done a complete 180 on the Constitution over the last few week. And so have conservatives. Typical progressive narrative, circa 2009-2016: The Constitution is a “living document,” the expansion of executive authority is justified under numerous circumstances, the president is merely repeating the precedents of his predecessors, and the president has a pen…
Idaho Bill Would Create Process to Review and Block Unconstitutional Federal Acts
BOISE, Idaho (Jan. 30, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Idaho House would create a mechanism to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those that violate the original intent of the U.S. Constitution. This process would set the stage to effectively block some federal laws in Idaho. The State Affairs…
James Madison on “Parchment Barriers”
Even the “Father of the Constitution” knew that a separation of powers wouldn’t be enough to limit the federal government.
Constitution 101: Using a Founding-Era Dictionary
Like any legal document, the words of the Constitution mean the same thing today as they were understood to mean the moment it was ratified and given legal force. For some of the text, definitions have changed significantly over time, and using a dictionary from that era is essential. A commenter on our Facebook page…
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