War
South Dakota Senate Kills Resolution Calling for an End to Unconstitutional Wars
PIERRE, S.D. (March 5, 2022) – The South Dakota Senate unanimously tabled a resolution against unconstitutional wars, effectively killing the measure for the legislative session. Rep. Aaron Aylward (R) House Concurrent Resolution 6006 (HCR6006) along with a...
War Powers and the Constitution: An Overview
“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department.” James Madison was far from alone in this view. And to understand it fully, it’s...
James Madison: Universal Peace
In a little-known 1792 essay, James Madison recognized that “a universal and perpetual peace” is something that might never exist. But it is such an important goal that “every thing ought to be tried.” This message of peace to all is perfect for Christmas – and...
Count the Cost of War
I think people would be far less likely to cheerlead every unconstitutional U.S. war if they actually had to foot the bill. Instead, the government pushes the cost off to future generations and hides the pricetag from us. For Further Reading The Government Spent Over...