Today in History: Patrick Henry Argues Parson’s Cause Court Case
On this date in 1763, Patrick Henry successfully argued a court case now known as the “Parson’s Cause.” The debate foreshadowed future conflicts between the colonies and Great Britain over colonial sovereignty and served as an early lesson in the...
Vote the Bums Out Isn’t Going to Work This Time Either
With the midterm elections fast approaching, I am ready to offer my prediction on this iteration of “the most important election of our lifetime.” I don’t feel confident in saying that Republicans will retake the House and Senate, although it seems...
Nullification Through Human Action: Record Number of People Using Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
More and more people are nullifying federal marijuana prohibition through individual human action. Cannabis use has risen to record levels with more people now smoking marijuana than cigarettes. According to a Gallup poll, 16 percent of Americans reported using...