American History

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American History

The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits. 

 

Resources: Constitutional Guidance for Lawmakers |  First Principles EssaysThe Founders’ Almanac | Makers of Political ThoughtMoments in American HistoryPrimary Sources

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Cicero: A Republic—If You Can Keep It Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 7, 2021 7 min read

Commentary

Statue Toppling Is Bringing Mob Rule to America Jarrett Stepman

Jun 23, 2020 6 min read

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Preventing "The Tyranny of the Majority" Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Mar 7, 2018 2 min read

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Bill of Rights at 225: The Very Successful Third Amendment Hans A. von Spakovsky

Dec 20, 2016 3 min read

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How to Understand Slavery and the American Founding Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Aug 26, 2002 14 min read