The Real Revolution: James Otis vs the Writs of Assistance
The revolution started years before the war commenced – a change in the views and sentiments of the people. And we can trace the beginning of the controversy between Great Britain and America to James Otis Jr, and his arguments against the Writs of Assistance in...
From Tyranny to Liberty: Warnings and Advice from Leading Founders
“A free government never degenerated into tyranny all at once, it is the work of years.” It took many years to build it, and it’s going to take many more to turn things around. Path to Liberty: September 30, 2020...
Today in History: James Otis Jr was Born
Today in history, on Feb. 5, 1725, James Otis Jr., a Massachusetts patriot who many considered indispensable to the cause of liberty, was born. A fiery orator and fierce defender of traditional Whig principles, Otis’ role as a colonial agitator was truly pivotal. As...