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Epiloge: Rearview Mirror “After the Storm, the Plow” By Michael Stevens “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on.” —Ronald Reagan No generation inherits liberty untouched. We take it…
Six Trials of Jesus – Truth Then and Now ‘Though they found no grounds for the death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him killed.’ by Michael StevensWord Count: 870 “Though they found no grounds for the death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him killed.”— Acts 13:28 (CSB) When…
Coup by Gavel: Impeachment of Judges Under Article III “Good Behavior” by Michael Stevens Word Count: 748 | Reading Time: ~4 minutes A Judge Who Got It Right On January 30, 2003, U.S. District Judge William Young sentenced Richard Reid—the “shoe bomber”—to life in prison. Reid tried to blow up…
“You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every impurity.”— 2 Corinthians 3:6 (CSB) Rules or a Relationship? Jesus often confronted the Pharisees, who measured faith by strict rule-keeping while ignoring the heart. He exposed their…
Governed by Law, Not Ruled by It Laws are meant to govern, not to rule. They set boundaries, maintain order, and promote justice. But when the law is twisted into a weapon, it becomes a tool of control rather than a safeguard of freedom. This was the battle Jesus fought…
Survival isn’t always a deliberate, rational decision.Sometimes, it’s instinct.Fight or flight.Freeze or flee.Claw, bite, or play dead. In the wild, these responses keep animals alive. In the courtroom, they’re being weaponized to win cases. What should be a pursuit of justice—where facts, law, and reasoned deliberation determine outcomes—is being hijacked…
In an age where violence and conflict are often portrayed in media, one must wonder: are we becoming desensitized to the atrocities occurring in our world? The question looms larger as we witness events that challenge our understanding of humanity and morality. The recent surge in violent acts, especially in…
I hope all is well after Constitutional Day on September 17, 2024. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the Constitution amidst our current upheavals. I’m reminded of a statement made by Gatewood Galbraith regarding the call for a new constitutional convention. His response captures my feelings as I hear the alarming…
This is a short explanation of one of the many reversible errors in the New York State case against Donald J. Trump. There are other errors, but this is the easiest way for Judge Marchon to save face to set aside the verdict and coupling it with the decision on…
Here are 15 significant cases interpreting the Constitution by the US Supreme Court with their case citations and key holdings: Marbury v. Madison (1803) Established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) Confirmed the supremacy of federal over state law
