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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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Securing Liberty: The Purpose and Importance of the Bill of Rights Joseph Postell, Ph.D.

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The Birth of the Administrative State: Where It Came From and What It Means f... Ronald J Pestritto, Ph.D.

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Executive Summary: National Heritage Areas: Costly Economic Development Schem...

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The Formation of the Constitution Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

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How to Read the Constitution: Self-Government and the Jurisprudence of Origin... Keith E. Whittington

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Birthright Citizenship and the Constitution Edward J Erler, Ph.D.

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Our Great Charter of Liberty Rebecca Hagelin

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Advice and Consent: What the Constitution Says John McGinnis

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