When Things Went Off the Rails, Revisited
The Constitution is not in force in any meaningful way. But it didn’t get like this overnight – not even close. So when did things go “off the rails” of the constitutional system? You might be surprised to hear how early it happened – and things just keep...
What Does “Necessary” Mean?
Necessary and Proper is one of the most misused and abused clauses in the Constitution. And much of the growth of government power is based on defining the word “necessary” as “convenient” rather than – well – necessary. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday...
Today in History: John Marshall Nominated as Chief Justice
Today in 1801, John Marshall was appointed the Chief Justice of the United States by President John Adams. Nominated at a time of severe partisan discord, Adams hoped Marshall’s appointment would help to counteract the influence of the Jeffersonian Republicans and...