American Revolution
Enemy Within: The Greatest Danger to Liberty
“Tyranny can now enter our country,” from one place. Benjamin Rush dropped that warning in 1778 at the height of the War for Independence. But he wasn’t talking about Redcoats. Recognizing the nature of power and humanity, he was giving us a timeless warning...
Continental Association: The Economic Shutdown that Birthed the Union
“We are not such asses as to let them ride us as they please.” That was the fiery attitude of a 19-year-old Alexander Hamilton in 1774 – and it perfectly explained the principle behind the economic shutdown the colonies were implementing in response...
Forgotten Foundation: Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
“To these grievous acts and measures Americans cannot submit.” On October 14, 1774, the First Continental Congress drew its line in the sand. They met that fall to confront the Coercive Acts – Parliament’s brutal retaliation for the Boston Tea Party. They had a...
Unconstitutional “Laws” Don’t Exist
“An Act Against the Constitution is Void” The American Revolution kicked off in 1761 with a single principle from James Otis Jr.: an unconstitutional law is NO LAW AT ALL. Any government act exceeding its legitimate authority is void the moment it is passed. It has no...