American History

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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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The Defense of an Energetic and Limited Government Carson Holloway

Aug 7, 2015 About an hour read

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James Madison: Father of the Constitution Colleen Sheehan, Ph.D

Apr 8, 2013 16 min read

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Interposition and the Heresy of Nullification: James Madison and the Exercise... Christian G. Fritz, Ph.D.

Feb 21, 2012 41 min read

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Justice, Law, and the Creation of the American Republic: The Forgotten Legacy... Mark David Hall, Ph.D.

Jun 1, 2009 32 min read

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Can Congress Punish People? Why the Constitution Prohibits Bills of Attainder The Heritage Foundation

Mar 23, 2009 3 min read

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