Forgotten Lessons from James Otis: Warnings We Ignored

Years before the Declaration of Independence, James Otis Jr. laid the intellectual foundation for the American Revolution – championing natural rights, property rights, and the necessity of resisting tyranny. To commemorate his birthday on February 5, 1725, we’re diving into five fundamental truths he taught – truths we ignore at our own peril.

Path to Liberty: February 5, 2025

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Michael Boldin

Michael Boldin [send him email] is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center. He was raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on twitter - @michaelboldin and Facebook.

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