Policy, History, and Philosophy
On January 10, 1776, Philadelphia printer Robert Bell published an anonymous pamphlet titled Common Sense. It quickly became the most widely read colonial publication in the American colonies. At the time, there was still much debate about whether the American goal in
Liberalism was the driving ideology of the American Revolution. It, however, predates the American Revolution by a century. Liberalism can trace its origins to the writings of physician and political philosopher John Locke. His Second Treatise on Government outlines the key elements
A little known holiday is “Constitution Day,” on September 17. We have celebrated Citizenship Day since 2004. What is this holiday all about? How should we celebrate it?
The Constitution of the United States is the foundation of American government. As a written document, it is powerless. As a document whose principles live within Americans’ hearts and minds, it is a bulwark of freedom and a durable framework for American
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787. The outcome of the convention was the current Constitution of the United States. We will explore some of the major factors leading to calling the Constitutional Convention.
