Principles of ’98: Rooted in the American Revolution
In response to the hated Alien and Sedition Acts, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison drafted the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798, sometimes referred to as the “Principles of ‘98.” But the principles behind them were nothing new – they…
Penn Law prof gets half-pay suspension for ‘discriminatory and disparaging statements’
Home Daily News Penn Law prof gets half-pay suspension for… Law Professors Penn Law prof gets half-pay suspension for ‘discriminatory and disparaging statements’ By Debra Cassens Weiss September 25, 2024, 8:51 am CDT The eastern facade of the University of…
The Albany Plan: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Call for Colonial Unity
On May 9, 1754 – just about a month before the Albany Congress was set to meet – Benjamin Franklin published his famous Join or Die political cartoon in The Pennsylvania Gazette, symbolizing his now long-forgotten call for a colonial…
Getting ready for retirement is easier than you think
Most people start thinking about and saving for their retirement in their 50s, timing they invariably regret. In my career, I have conducted well over 100 retirement seminars. I can attest that at the end of every seminar, attendees undoubtedly…
Tench Coxe: Originalism and the Founders’ Understanding of the Constitution
“Their swords, and every other terrible implement of the soldier, are the birth-right of an American.” If he’s even remembered at all today, people today generally look at Tench Coxe as the founder who forcefully advocated for the natural right…
Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program
Home Daily News Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services… Access to Justice Nonlawyer entities could provide legal services in Washington in proposed pilot program By Debra Cassens Weiss September 11, 2024, 2:36 pm CDT The Temple of Justice, where sessions…
The Day the Philadelphia Convention Narrowly Avoided Permanent Adjournment
“Something must be done, or we shall disappoint not only America, but the whole world…. We must make concessions on both sides. Without these, the constitutions of the several states would never have been formed.”–Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts, July 2,…
9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity
Home Daily News 9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to… LGBTQ Legal Issues 9th Circuit allows 2 transgender girls to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity By Debra Cassens Weiss September 12, 2024, 11:07 am CDT…
War Powers: The True History of James Madison, the Constitution and the War of 1812
In the early years of the United States under the Constitution, James Madison made one of the most compelling constitutional arguments against unilateral presidential war powers. Through their actions, the first three presidential administrations of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson notably…
Judge accused in drive-by shootings has progressive brain disease, court filing says
Home Daily News Judge accused in drive-by shootings has progressive… Judiciary Judge accused in drive-by shootings has progressive brain disease, court filing says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 3, 2024, 10:14 am CDT An Oklahoma judge accused in two drive-by…
Five Critical Reminders About Liberty and Security from the Founders
Today, like every day, is a great day for a reminder of some of the top principles from the founders that we should never, ever forget. Unfortunately, every one of these top-5 has been thrown down the memory hole for…
Despite lyrics mistake by AI, lawyer wasn’t ineffective for using tech in rapper’s case, federal judge says
Home Daily News Despite lyrics mistake by AI, lawyer wasn’t… Technology Despite lyrics mistake by AI, lawyer wasn’t ineffective for using tech in rapper’s case, federal judge says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 3, 2024, 12:09 pm CDT Prakazrel “Pras”…