3 Americans died in Iran, but Trump was too busy gushing over the Rose Garden makeover to address it His priorities are clear. We Got This Covered · Mar 2
Baptists have helped shape debate about religious freedom for over 400 years – up to today’s 10 Commandments laws Louisiana can proceed with a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to a federal court decision on Feb. 20, 2026. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted that it is too early to determine whether the requirement violates the First Amendment of the Constitution, which… The Conversation · Feb 24
SCOTUS vs POTUS: Who really runs America? A throwback to the (in)famous tug-of-wars 'You can't always get what you want ... ' The Times of India · Feb 22
Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Citations on Sensitive Places Enhanced government security is required when a location is made a gun free zone. Reason · Feb 20
Most People Know Their Faces, Not Their Words—10 Quotes From Presidents on U.S. Money Monday, February 16, is Presidents’ Day. It is a day many Americans take off, and, honestly, not many of us take the time to reflect... Saving Advice · Feb 16
Judge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE Judge Fred Biery lambasts Trump’s ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ mass deportation campaign The Independent UK · Jan 31
Made in America by Edward Stourton review – why the ‘Trump doctrine’ is no aberration From territorial overreach to deportations, the current president is not as much of an anomaly as he might seem The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025
Bill of Rights Day: How Your Rights Keep Authoritarianism in Check The document remains remarkably resilient, even as Republicans and Democrats keep launching assaults on liberty. Reason · Dec 8, 2025
No, SCOTUS Did Not 'Invent' Judicial Review in Marbury v. Madison The Supreme Court’s power to nullify legislative and executive acts is inherent in the Constitution. Reason · Dec 2, 2025
Comedians and kings: is Donald Trump reviving the ancient crime of lèse-majesté? Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire. The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025
Solving hunger is America’s lowest-hanging fruit Thomas Jefferson wrote to George Washington, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit." But we’ve failed to ensure that our citizens can share in our abundance. Fortune · Nov 14, 2025
13 Presidential Dishes So Good They Made History Have you ever wondered what your favorite president liked to munch on? Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, FDR, JFK, and even Donald Trump have all been known to favor certain foods during their time in office. It’s more than just fuel for their bodies. In some cases, it is a reflection… Clever Dude · Nov 7, 2025
Murray vows to fight taxpayer dollars funding Trump's East Wing project - Roll Call A key Senate Democrat is vowing to prevent federal funds from being used to build President Trump's White House ballroom. Roll Call · Oct 28, 2025
Reason · Oct 20, 2025 Pentagon's Foolish Press Policy Might Encourage Tougher Journalism The military establishment’s efforts to quash leaks could encourage them instead.
Saving Advice · Oct 17, 2025 Pocket Change Goldmine: Do These 4 Rare Nickels Worth Up to $4.5M Lurk in Yours? The chances of reaching into your pocket and pulling out a coin worth a small fortune are very low. However, many U.S. coins are worth...
Reason · Oct 9, 2025 The 14th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition: Patriots v. Loyalists Should the United Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?
Reason · Oct 8, 2025 The Constitution Does Not Allow the President To Unilaterally Blow Suspected Drug Smugglers to Smithereens If the Trump administration wants to use military power, it should seek authorization from Congress, says Sen. Rand Paul.
Reason · Oct 1, 2025 Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation The Dangers of Amateur History at the Court
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025 George Washington’s worries are coming true The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address, which was published on Sept. 19, 1796.
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025 ‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has not spared the U.S. agricultural industry, with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement frequently raiding farms across the country in search of undocumented workers.
Reason · Aug 14, 2025 Was the Bill of Rights a Bad Idea? Some Founding Fathers Thought So. Did they have a point?
SuperWest Sports · Jul 27, 2025 Updated Top NFL Player-Producing Colorado High Schools The top pro-producing high schools in each state with their respective ranks, player counts, and cities.
The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025 Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, who has held the position since 2016, received an unexpected email on May 8, 2025.
Reason · Jul 22, 2025 'Alligator Alcatraz' Contracts Disappeared From a Florida State Database A state official says the contracts contained "proprietary information," so they were scrubbed and replaced with bare-bones summaries.