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D.C. Statehood Requires a Constitutional Amendment

Apr 6, 2021 4 min read

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The OSHA Vaccine Mandate: Legal, Practical, and Economic Considerations

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Biden Administration’s Overreach Affecting States’ Rights, Too Diane Katz

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No Glory for Hate Act: An Unconstitutional Tantrum GianCarlo Canaparo

Mar 2, 2021 4 min read

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Congress’ Commitment to the Constitution Tested Three Times in Seven Days The Hon. Kay Coles James

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Pelosi Bill to Remove President From Office Is a Needless Political Stunt Hans A. von Spakovsky

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Politicians Need a Refresher Course in How Government Works The Hon. Kay Coles James

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Freedom, If You Can Keep It Katharine Cornell Gorka

May 4, 2020 3 min read

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In Combating Coronavirus, Trump and Governors Act Constitutionally John Malcolm

Mar 20, 2020 6 min read

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Can Trump Use Coronavirus to Delay 2020 Election? Hans A. von Spakovsky

Mar 18, 2020 3 min read

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