James Wilson

Did Founder James Wilson oppose the Electoral College and favor “National Popular Vote?”

by Rob Natelson | Nov 14, 2019 | Constitution, Elections, Electoral College, James Wilson

James Wilson of Pennsylvania (1742-98) was one of the most influential of the Constitution’s framers. Some scholars rank him as second only to James Madison. Wilson was a distinguished lawyer who eventually served on the U.S. Supreme Court. Advocates of direct...

More evidence that the Obamacare insurance mandate was unconstitutional

by Rob Natelson | Oct 26, 2019 | Health Care, James Wilson

When Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the law featured a mandate that individuals buy health insurance. People who did not comply would be fined. Obamacare advocates defended the constitutionality of this mandate by arguing...

Fake News, 18th Century Style

by Brion McClanahan | Apr 26, 2017 | Declaration of Independence, Founding Principles, James Wilson

The “fake news” pejorative has become commonplace in modern public discourse, so much so that social media outlets have taken it upon themselves to “police” so-called “fake news” stories and warn people about their dangers. This was largely due to the supposed impact...

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