When “Good” Is the Enemy of the Constitution
I’ve been hard on Donald Trump — just like I was hard on Barack Obama — just like I will be hard on the next occupant of the Oval Office. This has gotten me into hot water with Trump supporters. I recently wrote an article highlighting the fact that...
The Unheeded Advice in George Washington’s Farewell Address
On Sept. 19, 1796, the American Daily Advertiser published George Washington’s farewell address. When people remember or discuss the address, they most often recall his warning against political parties, his admonition to avoid entangling foreign alliances, and...
Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
When we discuss the evolution of presidential power in early American history, it is sometimes alleged that the Louisiana Purchase was a particularly unconstitutional act and an example of presidential malfeasance. According to this line of reasoning, President Thomas...