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Introduction “Common Sense,” a pamphlet by Thomas Paine published in January 1776, stands as one of the most influential writings in American history. Amidst the tumultuous events of the American Revolution, Paine’s work not only captured the mood of the colonies but also profoundly shaped their path to independence and…
This is the fourth installment of historical antecedents to the Constitution of the United States. Prior documents were: the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the English Bill of Rights, and a foray into an important legal case (Bushell’s Case). Just nine to go, with Thomas Paine’s Common Sense next!! Introduction…
This is my third article on the historical antecedents of the United States Constitution. The Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact have previously been addressed, plus a stop-over into the Rule in Bushell’s case (independence of the jury, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion). Here, we get a two-for-one…
Imagine standing on the edge of the known world, about to step into the unknown. You just crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a tiny ship with your home and civilization behind them. This is the story of a group of daring individuals who, in the pursuit of religious freedom and…
Picture this: a field at Runnymede, beside the gently flowing River Thames. It’s June 15, 1215. We’re about to witness one of the most pivotal moments in history—the signing of the Magna Carta. This isn’t just a story of a document being signed; it’s a saga of wars, a tale…
The Signing of the United States Constitution occurred on September 17, 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, representing 12 states (all but Rhode Island, which declined to send delegates), endorsed the Constitution created during the four-month-long convention. Our Constitution did not spring…
Despite my grand exit into the world of retirement, it seems trial lawyer advertisements still find their way to me. Today, I’ve pulled back the gilded curtain for the curious non-lawyers among you; and yes, the young baby lawyers getting their courtroom legs too. Step with me into the hallowed…
The Unveiling of the NDA Conundrum Amber Longacre’s encounter with the Judson Independent School District brought the issue of NDAs into the spotlight. When she sought to enroll her child at Kitty Hawk Middle School, school officials presented her with a rather surprising demand – sign a nondisclosure agreement. This…
The full quote from James Madison, regarded as the Father of Our Constitution, addresses it succinctly. If Men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered…
No evidence of lockdown efficacy ‘in any country’ Based upon results drawn from countries where very restrictive NPIs were used, compared to countries with only light restrictions, the study found “no clear, significant beneficial effect of mrNPIs on case growth in any country.” As to whether the spring lockdowns of…
