Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice. At The Unpopulist, IJ’s Anthony Sanders digs into the Supreme Court’s inequitable evisceration of universal injunctions. This week on the Short Circuit podcast: Is yoga speech? And what’s a scrivener’s error? On the latest […]
The Declaration of Independence. (National Archives.)  Over the years, I have written various posts and articles on the American Revolution and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Some have obvious continuing relevance to such issues as identity politics, nationalism, immigration, the role of slavery in American history, and more. This post is an expansion […]
The Declaration of Independence. (National Archives.)  Today is July 4, and we appropriately celebrate the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is best known for its ringing affirmation of the rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” But it also contains a long list of grievances against King George III, by which the signers […]
From a June 27 Massachusetts AG opinion: We find the facts as follows. Like many college campuses, UMass Amherst was the site of demonstrations during the 2023-2024 academic year, stemming from events in the Middle East. On April 29, demonstrators established an encampment, including tents, on campus property and made certain demands of the University. […]
As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, national pride is at a historic low. But new data reveal that belief in the American Dream remains alive and well. Roughly “7 in 10 Americans are optimistic about the American Dream,” according to the annual American Dream Snapshot released by the Archbridge Institute, a nonpartisan think tank dedicated […]
From Eleventh Circuit Judge Andrew Brasher, joined by Judges Kevin Newsom and Ed Carnes, in Wednesday’s Brooks v. City of Southside: Brooks [a pseudonym] alleged violations of the United States Constitution and Alabama state law related to his arrest and prosecution…. The district court allowed Brooks to file a motion under seal to explain why […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t afraid to step into the political fray when it comes to standing up to President Donald Trump over national issues that impact California. He’s not always wrong when he sues the administration or speaks out against, say, ICE raids in Los Angeles. But most of those high-profile actions seem designed to burnish […]
7/4/1776: Declaration of Independence is signed. Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 4, 1776 appeared first on Reason.com. Read More Article from Reason.com Reason MagazineThe Reason Magazine website is a go-to destination for libertarians seeking cogent analysis, investigative reporting, and thought-provoking commentary. Championing the principles of […]
There’s not a lot that unites Americans anymore, with too many people more aligned with their political tribes than with their shared nationality. But one thing that just about all of us like to do is bitch about people who hold government office. We don’t bitch about the same lawmakers and officials, but we have […]
Like many holidays, talk of July Fourth immediately summons to mind the ways in which you’ll celebrate. Barbecues. Potlucks. Fireworks displays. Parades. All delightful celebrations. I’d like to add another to the list: naturalization ceremonies. Society has been missing out by omitting these from the classic Independence Day festivities. The events—during which immigrants are sworn […]