NYSRPA v. Bruen on the Merits
Moving beyond the methodological aspects (see here and here), what about the outcome in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen? Here are some quick thoughts (with apologies to those on both sides who have spent a lot more time than I have on this...
The Origins of Originalism
If you listen to progressives, “originalism” is nothing more than a crackpot conservative way to discriminate against minorities through “bad” court decisions. Or maybe it’s just to overturn what they consider to be “good” court decisions. Either way, the fear is that...
4 Ways to Read the Constitution, 3 are Wrong
We’ve all heard the terms – strict construction, living constitution, textualism, and originalism. Learn what they are. And find out which one – and only one – is the right way to read an 18th century legal document like the Constitution for the...