A Single Step: The Weapon They Use to Destroy Liberty
A single step beyond the limits of the constitution – is a step too far. Thomas Jefferson – in his 1791 opinion on the constitutionality of the national bank – put it like this: โTo take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around...
History Ignored: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
One of the most important foundational documents in American history, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is one that most people never learn about. Following principles outlined by Thomas Jefferson in 1784, it included a precursor to the bill of rights four years before...
Forgotten Declaration: Cause of the War for Independence Explained
The American Revolution: What REALLY sparked the fight? This episode explores an almost totally forgotten declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson in 1775. The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms is an incredibly important...