John Dickinson
A Fatal Error: A Single Step is a Step Too Far
Supporting one version of an unconstitutional government program over another – because it seems to be the “least offensive” option – is not only what leading founders called a “fatal error,” but it also sets a precedent for more of...
John Dickinson: A “Great Worthy of the Revolution”
A name almost totally forgotten today, John Dickinson was famous – known as “The Penman of the American Revolution.” A true Lockean in support of liberty, life and property – he helped lead the opposition to the Stamp Act, the Declaratory Act, the...
There’s Much More than Just the Federalist Papers
If you want to understand the Constitution – its original, legal meaning – don’t rely exclusively, or even primarily on the Federalist Papers. You’ll want to read other federalists like James Wilson, Tench Coxe and John Dickinson, plus the leading...
The “Penman of the Revolution” on the Path to Liberty
Author of the most widely-read documents on American liberty until the publication of Common Sense in 1776, John Dickinson’s work earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.” Born Nov 13, 1732 – his writings are filled with principles and strategies we’d...