Constitution Day

Today is the 222nd Anniversary of our Constitution.  I know I’m a…

Federal Authority vs. States’ Rights

The Tenth Amendment lays out the division of authority between federal and…

Words & Culture May Change, Intent Doesn’t

“Progressives” who seek changes in the law that would bring about major…

James Madison on Government

When the Constitutional Convention met to craft a new government that would…

The Sotomayor Hearings

You have to love Senate hearings of any stripe.  The questions are…

The Electoral College

To follow up on my post on the Iowa Senate Democrats’ attempt…