Policy, History, and Philosophy
On June 14, we celebrate Flag Day. Community organizations, such as veterans groups, may sponsor writing contests to commemorate the day. Many Americans hoist the national colors on the day, and some may use the time around then for remembrances of the
In April, 1775, the British Army launched an effort to confiscate Colonial arms in Concord, Massachusetts. On the way, at the town of Lexington, they encountered a company of colonial militia on the town green. A shot was fired, leading to a
On April 2, President Trump announced a sweeping regimen of tariffs. Tariffs used to be more prominent – both as a revenue source and as a direct impact on Americans. Here we address what a tariff is, who pays it and the
Much has been written about the Alien Enemies Act. We discussed its provisions previously. While the law itself is controversial, it has been upheld by Courts throughout its existence. Here, we consider the Supreme Court case of Ludecke v. Watkins, the last
On March 15, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation and Order calling for the apprehension and deportation of members of the transnational gang Tren De Aragua, which originated in Venezuela. This order invoked authority under the Alien Enemies Act. What is this
