Consolidation Leads to Force: Antifederalist Cato No. 3
In his 3rd paper, Cato focuses on the dangers of consolidation, or centralization of power. In support, he relies on both Montesquieu and Locke – warning that a consolidated government would never be able to properly represent the views of people in different...
Top-5 Threats to Liberty: A View from the Founders
Madison, Jefferson, Wilson, Adams, Henry, Washington – and more – 5 categories of the greatest threats to liberty from some of the leading voices of the founding generation. Path to Liberty: January 26, 2022...It's not that state governments are great - they're awful too - but federalism at least gives you some options. #10thAmendment @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/3F3Pjrj6OA
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The Beauty of Federalism
Federalism has been obliterated over the decades by the relentless march of consolidation. But it still exists, as we have seen with coronavirus policies. It's not that state governments are great – they're awful too – but federalism at least gives...