Founding Mothers
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...