Let This Crisis Be Different

Some of the largest expansions of government power and unconstitutional abuses have come during times of pressing crises, not unlike the coronavirus. The government routinely tries to paper over these…

I stole your stuff; you’re welcome.

Once upon a time in America, there was a family. This family worked hard for what they earned, and they were able to purchase the latest widget. They loved their…

Federalism, Texas Style

Leave it to the Lone Star State to put up a fight.  Despite unprecedented federal government expansion, Texas is determined to flex their Constitutionally granted state powers.  …

Fifty Shades of Freedom

If you ever want to lose an audience, start talking federalism. Sure, a few of us policy geeks love this foundational principle of American polity but the other 97.4 percent…

It’s Raining Sovereignty in Virginia

Since last Friday, the Virginia General Assembly has passed six separate bills pertaining to Virginia's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. Starting with SB417, SB283,  and SB311, the…