The Militia the Founders Envisioned, and What Remains Today
“Who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people.” George Mason cut to the heart of it: the militia was not a government creation, but the people themselves. That simple truth has been twisted, ignored, or totally forgotten. Say the word “militia” today and...
Not a Gift from Government: Our Natural Rights Foundation
Rights are not gifts from government. They don’t come from documents – not a constitution, not even a bill of rights. You have rights because you exist. But government has never been a big fan of that view. The ruling class prefers a population that thinks...
The Ninth Amendment: Partner to the Tenth in Limiting Federal Power
The Ninth Amendment. Most people don’t know what it says or means. Others just ignore it. Those who don’t, usually get it completely wrong. The Ninth isn’t a grant of additional federal power. It’s a partner to the Tenth Amendment and a firewall for...