Month: November 2023
Is the U.S. Department of Education Legal?
With all of the money spent by the federal government to influence state and local education systems, one question never seems to be asked. Is the Department of Education even legal?
395 – Social Media and Government Communications
Social media has become so much of everyday lives that we often don’t think about its use. This has led to what appears to be a large percentage of Americans developing what can at best be described as “interesting ideas” about the relationship between government and the various social media platforms. Some recent cases heard before the Supreme Court bring the question of the relationship between government actors and social media companies into question. Probably the best well known would be Missouri v. Biden, where the states of Missouri and Louisiana have brought suit claiming that members of the Biden Administration violated the First Amendment by attempting to influence what content would be deleted or deemphasized on various platforms. However, two other cases involving local officials focus on under what circumstances government actors can block access to their social media accounts. While most of the country seems to be focused on Missouri, these two cases bring up some questions the American people should really think about.
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Honor the Sacrifice
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Every year, we dedicate a day to honor those who served in our nation’s military. It’s a time to reflect on their sacrifices and the families supporting them. As members of the National Guard and other military branches vow to defend the Constitution, we too, as citizens, share a responsibility to uphold these ideals. Let’s commit ourselves to honoring their sacrifices, echoing the dedication of…
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Putting Our Money Where Our Mouth Is
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I delve into the classic saying, “Put up or shut up,” exploring the significant gap between our words and actions. I discuss the need to genuinely prioritize values like children’s welfare and freedom of speech, questioning if our actions truly reflect these ideals. It’s a call to align our deeds with our words, investing in what we claim to hold dear – a pledge to meaningful change…
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Plank in Our Eyes
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I delve into the importance of self-reflection and personal accountability, especially in politics. I highlight the hypocrisy often seen in political discourse, where those decrying misinformation are frequently guilty of it themselves. Drawing on moral adages, I emphasize the need to address our own faults before criticizing others, urging a deeper look at the ethical dilemmas we face in our daily…
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Death, Taxes, and Ghouls After Gun Control
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In today’s climate, a new certainty emerges alongside death and taxes: the push to infringe on the right to bear arms. Some use emotion, others intimidation. Yet, calls for stricter gun control often dismiss reality, chasing a utopian future. As the debate rages, I reflect on the complexities of this issue, advocating for a measured, realistic approach to the Second Amendment amidst the…
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PRESS RELEASE:Release of The Constitution Study Patriots Program
Nashville, TN – November 6, 2023 [The Constitution Study] – The Constitution Study is proud to announce the release of The Constitution Study Patriots program. The Patriots program is not meant to replace or supplant existing groups or movements, but to help those groups be more constitutionally minded and therefore more effective. Before someone can…
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394 – Placing Politics Above Children?
Studies show that the best outcomes for children is to live in a home with their married parents. If the world were perfect, then all children would have that chance. But the world isn’t perfect, and either by accident or as the consequences of the actions of adults, children will be in need of people to step in for their parents. In our modern society, the role of finding homes for these children has been filled by the state government. What happens when those government entities place politics above the needs of their charges? A recent case in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts deals with that very topic. Plaintiffs Michael and Catherine Burke claim that the State of Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) discriminated against them in their application to become foster parents for religious reasons. When I looked at the case what I saw wasn’t so much religious discrimination, but DCF placing political viewpoints above not only the Constitution of Massachusetts, but what is best for the children in their care.
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