The President’s Power to Terminate Treaties
At The American Conservative, Senator Rand Paul: The President Can Terminate Treaties Alone. From the introduction: When faced with questions relating to America’s role in the world, we would be wise to heed the advice of the Founders. George Washington urged...
Liberty or Empire: Patrick Henry’s Anti-Federalist Speech No. 2
Centralization of power, standing armies, an elected king – would lead to a mighty empire, rather than a land of liberty. That’s what Patrick Henry warned about in his 2nd speech during the Virginia Ratifying Convention – June 5, 1788. Path to Liberty: May...
Today in History: James Monroe Born
Today in history – April 28 1758 – James Monroe was born. A pivotal figure throughout the American War of Independence, the ratification struggle, Virginia’s republican transformation, and his presidency, Monroe was considered the last president of the...