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Feb 194 min read
George Washington: America’s Cincinnatus – The Farmer, Soldier, and Statesman Who Shaped a Nation
Horatio Greenough’s Statue of George Washington The Influence of the Classical World on the American Founding The classical world was...


Feb 183 min read
Third Amendment: A Historical and Legal Analysis
The Third Amendment states: “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time...


Feb 172 min read
Presidents’ Day: Honoring Leadership or Diluting Legacy?
Every February, Americans enjoy a three-day weekend thanks to Presidents’ Day. But beyond the sales and leisure, this holiday warrants a...


Feb 142 min read
James Madison: The Father of the Constitution
James Madison, known as the "Father of the Constitution," was instrumental in shaping and advocating for the U.S. Constitution. His...


Feb 134 min read
The Federalist Papers: A Defense of Liberty and Union
The Federalist Papers were a collection of 85 articles and essays that Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison anonymously...


Feb 102 min read
The Articles of Confederation: America’s First Failed Government
Did you know America’s first government failed? The Articles of Confederation, the nation’s initial attempt at self-rule, sought to...


Feb 83 min read
The American Colonies Before Independence
To understand the Constitution’s significance, we must first examine the historical and legal realities that shaped the American colonies...


Feb 63 min read
Motives for Colonial Settlement in the North and South
The Pilgrim Fathers boarding the 'Mayflower' for their voyage to America, by Bernard Gribble. The English colonists settled America with...


Feb 33 min read
The Mayflower Compact: A Covenant of Faith and Governance
Few documents in early American history capture the spirit of faith and resolve as profoundly as the Mayflower Compact. The theme of...


Dec 3, 20243 min read
Onward and Upward.... A Recap of Constitutional Challenges and Victories
We have recently experienced one of the most remarkable and consequential presidential elections in our nation's 250-year history. We...

Oct 30, 20246 min read
Understanding Missouri’s Judicial Election Process: What Voters Need to Know
In Missouri, the process of selecting judges is a blend of appointments and elections, which can be confusing for voters.


Oct 15, 20246 min read
Above the Law? Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision in Trump vs. United States
The Constitutional Coalition and former United States Attorney General John Ashcroft filed an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court...

Oct 10, 20242 min read
Executive Order 14019: Recap and Legal Update
In March 2021, President Biden enacted Executive Order 14019, using federal agencies and taxpayer dollars to push voter registration and...

Sep 17, 20245 min read
Missouri's Gender Transition Surgery and Amendment 3: Exploring the Legal Implications and Scope
Missouri's Amendment 3 has ignited considerable controversy, especially due to its vague wording regarding reproductive rights and the...

Sep 15, 20242 min read
Summary of Missouri's Supreme Court Ruling on Amendment 3 and Abortion Rights
Missouri Supreme Court orders abortion-rights amendment to go before voters. Missouri's Supreme Court Ruling on Amendment 3 In Coleman v....


Sep 8, 20243 min read
Executive Order 14019: A Constitutional Challenge
Biden's Executive Order 14019 oversteps federal authority, infringing on state rights and constitutional provisions governing elections....


Sep 8, 20243 min read
Combatting a Dangerous Trend – “Lawfare”
In Trump v. United States , the Supreme Court rejects the use of "lawfare" to prosecute political opponents and reinforces presidential...


Sep 8, 20246 min read
The Mission Continues Part 2: The Biden Administration and a 1968 Replay
The Biden administration's failures, combined with the Democratic Party's radical shift, attacks on the Supreme Court, and efforts to...

Sep 5, 20246 min read
The Mission Continues: Turbulence, Triumph, and Defining Moments in American Leadership
A reflection on the last 60 years of American politics. Introduction to a Tumultuous Era In the summer of 1968, I was only seven years...


Sep 3, 20242 min read
Constitution Day: Honoring the Foundations of American Democracy
On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine courageous American men gathered in Philadelphia to sign the U.S. Constitution, a document that would...
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