Constitutionalism
We investigate what it means to be a constitutional people who remain tethered to the rule of law.
Justice Alito Is the Jurist America Needed
Mollie Hemingway’s recent book provides just enough information about Alito’s life to satisfy those who would like to know about his upbringing and life before joining the Court, and, more importantly, how that upbringing helped to shape his values and approach to judging.
It’s Time to Combat Abuse of Agency Guidance – Again.
The federal courts cannot comprehensively limit administrative state power, but an Executive Order could do helpful work.
SAVE America, SAVE the Senate
The path Senate Majority Leader John Thune has chosen includes elements of both the nuclear option and talking filibuster.
Justice Clarence Thomas, "Remarks on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence"
The primacy of our rights in relation to our government is crucial in reconciling the immortal words of the Declaration with our Constitution and our history.
Trump Refights the “War” That Congress and the Burger Court “Waged” Against President Nixon’s Tapes
Tensions between the legislative and executive departments persist regardless of which political party is in power.
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Civitas Outlook
Postliberalism’s Hungary Gambit Failed
With Viktor Orbán’s party losing power in Hungary and postliberals at odds with the Trump administration over the Iran War, this iteration of postliberalism looks once again bound not only to fail in terms of its own principles but also to remain politically relevant.
Civitas Outlook
Justice Alito Is the Jurist America Needed
Mollie Hemingway’s recent book provides just enough information about Alito’s life to satisfy those who would like to know about his upbringing and life before joining the Court, and, more importantly, how that upbringing helped to shape his values and approach to judging.
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Shaking the Foundations of the Administrative State
Congress Can Shore Up Anti-Terror Laws
An Unlawful Crusade
Why Legal Education Needs Abraham Lincoln
Impeachment: Is Judge Boasberg Guilty of a “High . . . Misdemeanor?”
Ending D.E.I. Is Only Half the Battle