“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
Before the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin had a bold idea to unite the colonies – an idea most people have never heard of. In 1754, just before the Albany Congress, he published his famous “Join...
With some of his best satire and sharpest wit, Franklin told the British the top-20 ways their policies would bring their empire over the American colonies to an end. Much of it sounds pretty familiar to what we face today. Path to Liberty: April 17, 2024...
Born on January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin was world famous for his many contributions and accomplishments in various fields. He is widely remembered for his witty and wise quotes, but his legacy also includes essential insights on government, power, liberty and...
After you hear what Franklin had to say about executive power and human nature, we think you just might join us in saying “he called it!” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: June 2, 2023...
Benjamin Franklin, born on January 17, 1706, was a renowned figure known as “the First American” for his many contributions and accomplishments in various fields. He is widely remembered for his witty and wise quotes, but his legacy also includes insights...
On the first “Constitution Day” – September 17, 1787 – Benjamin Franklin had a pretty dire warning and prediction that went far beyond his more famous quote of “if you can keep it.” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: Sept 16, 2022...