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Elbridge Gerry opposed the ratification of the Constitution, believing it consolidated power, lacked safeguards for individual liberties, and undermined the reserved powers of the states. He maintained his objections throughout ...

Though he is widely recognized today for his iconic signature on the Declaration of Independence, Hancock’s contributions to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States extend far ...

Delivered on March 4, 1801, Jefferson’s first inaugural address remains a cornerstone of American political philosophy and one of the most significant presidential speeches in history ...

One of the few opponents of the constitution to attend as a delegate to the Philadelphia Convention in the summer of 1787, Martin argued that this was no accident - ...

In this article, we explore Coxe's detailed explanations of delegated and reserved powers, his emphasis on the vast authority retained by the states, and how federalism was designed to limit ...

James Oglethorpe was a man of courage, compassion, and conviction. Though his name is too often forgotten, his legacy endures in the principles he championed and the colony he built ...

Thomas Paine didn’t pull any punches in Common Sense. First published on January 10, 1776, it remains one of the most important pamphlets in American history. Far more than a ...

In contrast with today’s televised spectacle, Washington’s address had no pomp or ceremony - no honored guests, no orchestrated applause lines. Instead, he spoke directly to the challenges facing the ...

Exploring the original understanding of the oath to the Constitution, its foundational importance, and the dire consequences of its neglect ...

A federal asset forfeiture program known as equitable sharing provides law enforcement agencies with a major loophole, allowing them to continue seizing property almost unabated - even when state laws ...

On Dec. 28, 1732, at just 27 years of age, Benjamin Franklin published the first edition of Poor Richard’s Almanac. He went on to publish it annually for 25 years, ...

You can’t trust anyone with power, no matter how much you like them or what they’re doing with it, because that same power will eventually fall into the hands of ...