John Taylor’s Forgotten Warning about Judges Rewriting the Constitution.
“It is … the natural enemy of our home-bred form of government, and ought to awaken the resistance of all legislative and judicial departments, and the detestation of every person not enriched by this ruinous commerce.” That warning came from John Taylor of...
First State of the Union: George Washington’s Blueprint Betrayed
“A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined.” January 8, 1790. George Washington walked into the Senate Chamber of Federal Hall in New York City and delivered his first annual message to a joint session of Congress. Today, we call it the State of the...
Be at War with Your Vices: Benjamin Franklin’s New Year’s Challenge
“Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New Year find you a better Man.” -Benjamin Franklin This timeless lesson, along with many others drawn from his legendary Poor Richard’s Almanack, continues to inspire and guide us nearly three...