Forgotten Foundation: Virginia Declaration of Rights
Approved unanimously on June 12, 1776, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, drafted primarily by George Mason, is one of the most important founding documents that many people have never even heard of. It influenced the text of the Declaration of Independence as well...
The Other 16th Amendment: Separation of Powers
James Madison considered the separation of powers so important he not only called it a โdogmatic maxim,โ he expressly included it as the 16th of his proposed Amendments to include a Bill of Rights. Path to Liberty: May 2, 2022...
The 9th Amendment: An Introduction
“The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” An overview of what the Ninth Amendment does, and why it exists. With some insight from leading founders such as James...The power to "guarantee liberty" quickly turns into a power to control. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/HKWWJyUmfW
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