Today in History: Noah Webster Born
On this date in 1758, Noah Webster was born. Webster is best known for his dictionary and his work in education, but he was also a prominent political writer who was influential in both the drafting and ratification of the Constitution. Webster was born on Oct. 16,...
Today in History: Continental Congress Adopts Declaration of Colonial Rights
On this date in 1774, the First Continental Congress adopted the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress. This declaration of colonial rights was in response to the “Coercive Acts.” The document set the stage for further colonial action...
A $31 Trillion National Debt Matters Much More Than Most Think
On Oct. 3, 2022, the U.S. national debt eclipsed $31 trillion for the first time in history. When you factor in unfunded liabilities in Medicare and Social Security, the debt skyrockets to well over $100 trillion. As the Anti-Federalist writer Brutus warned: “I can...