Document 5: Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”: Catalyzing the American Revolution
Introduction “Common Sense,” a pamphlet by Thomas Paine published in January 1776, stands as one of the most influential writings…
Document 4: The Virginia Declaration of Rights – Precursor to the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights
This is the fourth installment of historical antecedents to the Constitution of the United States. Prior documents were: the Magna…
Document 3: English Bill of Rights: Context, Provisions, Impact, and Legacy
This is my third article on the historical antecedents of the United States Constitution. The Magna Carta and the Mayflower…
Document 2: The Mayflower Compact – A Foundation for Religious Freedom and Representative Governance
Imagine standing on the edge of the known world, about to step into the unknown. You just crossed the Atlantic…
Document 1: Magna Carta: A story of power, of people, and of a promise that changed the world
Picture this: a field at Runnymede, beside the gently flowing River Thames. It’s June 15, 1215. We’re about to witness…
Document 0: From Magna Carta to US Constitution – A Journey from the Divine Right of Kings to a Democratic Republic
The Signing of the United States Constitution occurred on September 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when 39…
Hey baby sharks! Demonstrative Evidence Paints a Clear Picture for the Jury
Despite my grand exit into the world of retirement, it seems trial lawyer advertisements still find their way to me.…
Navigating Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Public Schools: Unveiling the Conundrum
The Unveiling of the NDA Conundrum Amber Longacre’s encounter with the Judson Independent School District brought the issue of NDAs…
“If Men were angels, no government would be necessary.” James Madison
The full quote from James Madison, regarded as the Father of Our Constitution, addresses it succinctly. If Men were angels,…
Stanford study: Lockdowns have no significant effect in reducing COVID-19, may even spread it
No evidence of lockdown efficacy ‘in any country’ Based upon results drawn from countries where very restrictive NPIs were used,…