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543 – The State of our Civics Education
I started The Constitution Study in 2014 because of a study that showed most Americans don’t know the rights protected by the First Amendment. A recent study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that while things may be better where the First Amendment is concerned, our overall civics education is pretty bad.
541 – AI Warrants
Most people are familiar with the Warrant Clause. But have you considered what constituted probable cause? More importantly, what happens when the system uses a flawed, even fraudulent warrant, and ruins someone’s life?
532 – Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS
In one of the most anticipated opinions of this Supreme Court Term, Trump v. Barbara questions whether an Executive Order with language that mirrors the Constitution is actually constitutional. I believe this history will remember this opinion as one of the dumbest of any Supreme Court in history.
530 – Semiquincentennial
Today, July 4th 2026, is the semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred and fifty years is certainly an anniversary worth celebrating. Sadly, in our exuberance to celebrate, many have also shown their ignorance both of the document and our history. Today, in honor of the semiquincentennial, I want to look at both the history and the document that was such a turning point in our history.july 4th, july fourth, independence day, semiquincentennial, declaration of independence,
525 – The Frightful Despotism of Political Parties
George Washington warned us that political parties bring their own frightful despotism. From gerrymandering to primaries, We the People have allowed political parties to not only rule our elections, but to poison our interactions with their venom and hatred. Will we continue to let these private organizations drag the United States into the ash heap of history?
521 – Freedom’s Extinction
Ronald Reagan once said that “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Is this the generation when that finally happens? You may think I’m being hyperbolic, but I think the evidence supports the possibility that this is true.
514 – Lifetime Gun Bans are Unconstitutional
For decades, otherwise lawful gun owners have been denied their rights under the Second Amendment due to a federal law. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just decided a case claiming that law unconstitutional as applied to a Mr. Hembree.
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509 – Congressional Subpoenas
In a recent press release, the House Oversight Committee voted to advance two resolutions to hold “President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with duly issued subpoenas.” The question is, were those subpoenas lawful?