
George Washington


Today in History: George Washington Born
Today in history, on Feb. 22, 1732, George Washington, proud Virginian and father of his country, was born. He was an indispensable force in America’s struggle against Britain, and his presence was instrumental in both the War of Independence and the constitutional...
Precedent Has Always Been the Problem
And no, we’re not referring to the courts, at least not this time. Wisdom and warnings from John Dickinson, George Washington, James Otis, George Mason – and more. Path to Liberty: January 19, 2022...
Extreme Polarization: Most “Solutions” will Make Things Worse
People like to blame all kinds of things for political polarization – social media, income inequality, and more. The solutions they offer are usually more government and more centralization of power – which are actually the real cause of the problem in the...
The Danger of Factions: Nothing New Under the Sun
A “frightful despotism,” would be the result of an “alternate domination of one faction over another,” warned George Washington. He was joined – with similar warnings – by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Thomas Jefferson and many others....