That Which is Not Law Ought Not to Be Obeyed
A patriot and a hero to the American Revolutionaries, Algernon Sidney was seen as a martyr for liberty for writing, but not even publishing, words based on natural rights the crown felt were a threat to its hold on power. Path to Liberty: December 6, 2023...
Today in History: Founding Father Josiah Bartlett Born
On this date in 1729, Josiah Bartlett was born. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He was also instrumental in securing New Hampshire’s ratification of the Constitution. Bartlett was born on Nov. 21, 1729, in...
Illegitimate Government: John Locke on Tyranny
Few people were more influential on the founders and old revolutionaries than John Locke. And his Two Treatises help us understand how they saw the difference between legitimate government – and the other kind – tyranny. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday...