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Preserving American Values: Lessons From the Founders

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"It has been often said that the people of this country will decide the important question of whether societies can establish a good government by careful thought and choice. Or whether people are forever destined to be governed only by accident and force." (Webster, Mary E. The Federalist Papers in Modern Language. 2018. p. 1) Understanding the Founding Fathers’ Vision Today The above quote is a modern rendering of a quote by Publius, the writer of the Federalist Papers. You'll recall that Publius is the name of three of our Founding Fathers—Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Three writers, one name, and 85 articles (or papers) are credited to them. Ms. Webster translates for us in modern-day English their case for the U.S. Constitution. We can read their thoughts and discover relevancy for today. So, many of you have indicated you think our country is on the edge of a precipice. You fear colossal change that may render the America we know as past tense. Mary E. …

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Guarding Liberty: Why Americans Must Reclaim Responsibility

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During the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, many Americans refused to comply with a mask ordinance, not believing in its effectiveness.  Perhaps in that day and at that time, Americans didn't look to the elected to run their lives. They didn't believe that the rich and powerful knew more than they did. They respected the elected, but they didn't trust their futures to them. Americans took responsibility for their lives, liberty, and property. And, they weren't afraid to make some noise. The Erosion of Individual Liberty in America During the past 100 years, We the People elected officials to run our lives in a slow, incremental crawl toward an emphasis on outward appearances rather than character. We prized their money and intellect while we went about the business of working hard to make ends meet. We were too busy to pay attention.  Understanding Civic Responsibility Today Now, the elected are The Selected. We’ve come to expect them to give us cradle-to-grave …

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Preserving American Values: Lessons From the Founders

“It has been often said that the people of this country will decide the important question of whether societies can establish a good government by careful thought and choice. Or whether people are forever destined to be governed only by accident and force.” (Webster, Mary E. The Federalist Papers in Modern Language. 2018. p. 1) […]

Guarding Liberty: Why Americans Must Reclaim Responsibility

During the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, many Americans refused to comply with a mask ordinance, not believing in its effectiveness.  Perhaps in that day and at that time, Americans didn’t look to the elected to run their lives. They didn’t believe that the rich and powerful knew more than they did. They respected the elected, […]

Is Your College Degree Really Worth the Cost?

How much is your degree worth?  Isn’t that the question Americans should be asking themselves, rather than, “Can I get my fellow Americans to pay off some of my debt?” Passion vs. Paycheck: Choosing the Right Major Our younger generation firmly believes that they should study subjects that indulge their passions. So, they attend a […]

The Rise of Communism: Its Impact on American Values 

You may find the news increasingly upsetting lately. There is more coverage of murder, more surveys showing that young people under 40 want communism (socialism, Marxism, etc.), and free stuff. There are more lawsuits, more declines in public education, and more sexual issues at the forefront of the news. Why does everything around us seem […]

How Government Promises Shape Everyday American Life

How do you want to be governed? Today we are seeing people elected or running for elected office who profess communism. A Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) leader said a few weeks ago that the goal of the DSA is communism. Note: socialism, democratic socialism, and various pseudonyms are sellable versions of the same endgame- […]

Understanding Socialism’s Influence on America

If you care about the future of our country, it makes sense to learn about the current cultural shift toward socialism and away from a Constitutional Republic. I’ve been hearing a lot about the revised Democratic Socialists of America platform that is to be made public in a few weeks at the Socialists Summit. This […]

Defining a Statesman: Qualities, Roles, and Distinctions

What is a statesman? We hear this word frequently lately. As Americans, we should determine for ourselves whether we think of a person as a statesman, not just because the media labels them that way. Qualities That Define a Statesman Upon looking up the definition of a statesman, there seems to be a general consensus […]

The Importance of Teaching Self-Government in Schools

A good education goes beyond facts. Learn why civics must teach self-government habits that sustain a Constitutional Republic. That time is here again: after July 4, we think about school in the fall. What defines a “good education”—and what should it teach? The True Purpose of Education The measure is not merely whether students know […]

How We Celebrated Independence Day: Discoveries, Revelations

What an incredible weekend of celebrating Independence Day it has been! Our weather was dark, hot, and rainy, but that did not dampen our spirits. My oldest daughter came to celebrate the July 4th holiday with us. We had several in-depth conversations—the kind you have when it’s one-on-one time with a loved one.  Family Revelations […]