The Real American Revolution
It was a revolution in thought - a radical change in thinking.
The post The Real American Revolution first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.The Struggle for American Independence: The Writs of Assistance
In several ways, the Writs of Assistance sparked a constitutional confrontation between the two powers, which remained a key theme of the entire patriot struggle against Britain.
Today in History: James Otis, Jr. Was Born
Today in 1725, James Otis Jr. was born. Otis was a Massachusetts patriot who many considered indispensable to the cause of liberty. A fiery orator and fierce defender of traditional Whig principles, Otis’ role as a colonial agitator was truly pivotal. As America’s first whistleblower, he tirelessly argued against the writs of assistance and published…
General Warrants: Unconstitutional Then and Now
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Unconstitutional: NSA Spying
When people tell you that mass warrantless surveillance by the NSA - or any other agency - is constitutional, they’re either ignorant or lying.