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David Lewis Schaefer

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David Lewis Schaefer is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at College of the Holy Cross.

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“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

Politics
June 10, 2026

The Supreme Court Was Right to Ban Race-Based Gerrymandering

Constitutionalism
May 18, 2026

Slavery and the Republic

Constitutionalism
February 20, 2026

Selling America Short

Politics
January 19, 2026
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“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

June 10, 2026

The Supreme Court Was Right to Ban Race-Based Gerrymandering

May 18, 2026

Slavery and the Republic

February 20, 2026

Selling America Short

January 19, 2026
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Civitas Outlook
The End of Independent Agencies

"We have tolerated adventurous theories long enough. It is time to return, all the way, to the Constitution." 

Jonathan H. Adler

Constitutionalism

July 21, 2026

Civitas Outlook
The Common Law and Citizenship in the Constitution: A Response to Linda Denno

The fatal flaw in Professor Denno’s argument is that she would elevate political philosophy above the original understanding of the constitutional text.

John Yoo

Constitutionalism

July 21, 2026

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