Daniel McAdams on What You Need to Know About Syria
Jeff Deist and Daniel McAdams discuss the US on the brink of a new, unpopular war in Syria.
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Against War in Syria
The cause of freedom has always been closely connected with the cause of peace.
How the 1960’s Made Everything Worse
LBJ wanted to be remembered for his Great Society legacy. And he has his wish.
The Origins of “Militia” in the Second Amendment — It’s Not About Slavery
The Second Amendment was motivated by much earlier English ideas about decentralizing the power of the king. It was hardly the invention of Southern slave drivers.
The War Powers Resolution Fraud
As experience now makes clear, the War Powers Resolution did not fix the problem of presidential usurpation of Congress's war powers.
The Republic Becomes the Empire
Truman, without consent or knowledge of Congress, declared war on Korea. Congress condoned his usurpation of its exclusive constitutional power.
Why We Learn Nothing about Trade
International trade hasn’t had a very good time lately. The outlook is bleak indeed, but it’s not the first time, nor will it be the last.
The Difference Between Good Globalism and Bad Globalism
Economic globalism — which is a wonderful thing — is something quite different from the highly suspect agenda of political globalism.
How the White House Hijacked the Ability to Declare War
The authors of the Constitution were clear that the power to declare war was limited to Congress. It's important to understand why.
Jim Bovard on Why Washington Never Learns
James Bovard discusses the dismal failures of government regulation.
