Founding Mothers
Uncontrolled Despotism: Mercy Otis Warren on the Constitution
In her widely-read and influential anti-federalist essay, Mercy Otis Warren warned that the Constitution would abandon the principles of the American Revolution and facilitate consolidation of the states under a powerful national government. In other words, it would...
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Top Founders’ Quotes for the New Year
The largest government in history keeps growing as we head into a new year. But through the principles, wisdom and advice of the Founders and Old Revolutionaries, we have an opportunity to keep our focus – and start the process of turning things around for the...
Power Corrupts. So Don’t Trust Anyone Who Has it
“Power corrupts” has been a maxim for ages, but most people still seem to trust people with power as long as it’s used in a way they want it to be used. This is extremely short-sighted. The Founders warned us about this – whatever power you give someone today to...
Edenton Tea Party: First Women’s Political Demonstration in America
On October 25, 1774, the first organized and public women’s political protest in American history. Organized primarily by Penelope Barker, 51 women signed a statement of protest vowing to give up tea and boycott other British products “until such time that all...