Month: September 2019
102 – Vattel’s Law of Nations and the U.S. Constitution
Several people I’ve talked to have claimed Emmerich de Vattel’s book, The Law of Nations, as a reference text for understanding different parts of the U.S. Constitution. This book is most commonly referenced when discussing the citizenship requirements for President of the United States, so I decided to do some research on the topic for…
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102 – Vattel’s Law of Nations and the U.S. Constitution
Several people I’ve talked to have claimed Emmerich de Vattel’s book, The Law of Nations, as a reference text for understanding different parts of the U.S. Constitution. This book is most commonly referenced when discussing the citizenship requirements for President of the United States, so I decided to do some research on the topic for myself. And, of course, to share it with you next, on The Constitution Study.
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Understanding Impeachment
With the recent discussions about impeaching the President apparently coming to a head, and calls for impeaching Justice Kavanaugh, I thought it was a good time to discuss the process from its constitutional roots.
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101 – What I’ve Learned Over 100 Episodes
I’ve recorded 100 episodes of this podcast and spent the last year working full time on The Constitution Study. I’ll ponder what I’ve learned, next on The Constitution Study. Check out this episode!
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101 – What I’ve Learned Over 100 Episodes
I’ve recorded 100 episodes of this podcast and spent the last year working full time on The Constitution Study. I’ll ponder what I’ve learned, next on The Constitution Study.
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100 – What Can We Learn From an Amicus Brief in NYSRPA v NYC
Several U.S. Senators filed an Amicus (friend of the court) Brief in the case NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., v. CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NYSRPA v NYC). The senators make some interesting points, some good, some not so good. However, there is a lot we can learn, not only about…
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100 – What Can We Learn From an Amicus Brief in NYSRPA v NYC
Several U.S. Senators filed an Amicus (friend of the court) Brief in the case NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., v. CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NYSRPA v NYC). The senators make some interesting points, some good, some not so good. However, there is a lot we can learn, not only about the constitutional issue, but about the state of our political discourse, next on The Constitution Study.
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Vattel’s Law of Nations and the U.S. Constitution
Several people I’ve talk to have claimed Emmerich de Vattel’s book, The Law of Nations, as a reference text for understanding different parts of the U.S. Constitution. This book is most common referenced when discussing the citizenship requirements for President of the United States. I decided to do some research on the topic for myself. And of course, share it with you.
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