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Luther Martin vs. Landholder: Anti-Federalist Warnings on Consolidation and Tyranny

Luther Martin vs. Landholder: Anti-Federalist Warnings on Consolidation and Tyranny

In a heated war of words, Luther Martin responded to Oliver Ellsworth’s Landholder essays, defending Elbridge Gerry against Federalist attacks and reinforcing key Anti-Federalist warnings about consolidation and unchecked federal ...
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Five Foundational Truths from James Otis, Jr.

Five Foundational Truths from James Otis, Jr.

Years before the Declaration of Independence, he laid the intellectual foundation for the revolution by championing natural rights, property rights, and the necessity of resisting tyranny ...
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Tribal Loyalties, Lost Liberties: Unheeded Warnings from the Founders

Tribal Loyalties, Lost Liberties: Unheeded Warnings from the Founders

Blinded by tribal loyalties, we risk ignoring the Founders’ dire warnings about the dangers of political factions. Discover how unbridled partisanship undermines the very liberty they claim to defend ...
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The Anti-Federalist Views of Elbridge Gerry

The Anti-Federalist Views of Elbridge Gerry

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 ...
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Resistance, Revolution, and Liberty: The Untold Legacy of John Hancock

Resistance, Revolution, and Liberty: The Untold Legacy of John Hancock

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 ...
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Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural: Timeless Blueprint for the Constitution

Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural: Timeless Blueprint for the Constitution

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 ...
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Luther Martin's Warning: The Constitution as a Threat to State Sovereignty

Luther Martin’s Warning: The Constitution as a Threat to State Sovereignty

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 - ...
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Federalism and the 10th Amendment: Tench Coxe Explains Delegated and Reserved Powers

Federalism and the 10th Amendment: Tench Coxe Explains Delegated and Reserved Powers

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 ...
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James Oglethorpe: A Forgotten Founder and His Legacy of Liberty

James Oglethorpe: A Forgotten Founder and His Legacy of Liberty

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 ...
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Thomas Paine's Common Sense: A Timeless Call for Liberty vs Unlimited Power

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: A Timeless Call for Liberty vs Unlimited Power

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 ...
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George Washington's First "State of the Union," Building a Foundation for the Young Republic

George Washington’s First “State of the Union,” Building a Foundation for the Young Republic

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 ...
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Oath to the Constitution: What Adherence Truly Means

Oath to the Constitution: What Adherence Truly Means

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