Gov. Paul LePage is doing it wrong. Instead of protecting the people of Maine from overreaching and unconstitutional federal overreach, he's begging the feds to trample on his state's sovereignty. You see, the Republican governor doesn't like marijuana. And he doesn't like the fact that the people of his state voted to legalize weed. He wants..
Read moreThe Constitution: A Tool for Decentralization and Liberty (Video-Speech)
On July 18, I spoke at the Libertarian Party of Kentucky District 3 meeting in Louisville, Ky. and explained why I believe the Constitution is so important. In a word - decentralization. (more…)
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #99: America’s First Immigration Debate
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about America's first immigration debate and what it reveals about federal power. Immigration ranks among the most contentious political issues in America today. Debates rage about "pathways to citizenship," building walls and blocking refugees. But Americans often ignore the most..
Read moreThoughts from Maharrey Head #98: Fourth of July Fireworks and Nullification
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about how my Independence Day fireworks experience demonstrates the power of nullification. Despite all of the successes we've had at the Tenth Amendment Center over the last few years, whenever I talk about nullification, somebody wants to argue, "It will..
Read moreJames Madison and the Necessary and Proper Clause
"Necessary and proper" ranks among the most abused clauses in the Constitution. It has been dubbed the "elastic clause" because of the perception that it allows the scope of federal power to expand. The federal government began abusing this clause within years of ratification. In 1800, James Madison countered these early abuses, forcefully arguing that..
Read moreConstitution 101: The Supremacy Clause and the Bill of Rights
Many Americans believe the Bill of Rights apply to state and local governments. Most who hold this position rely on the 14th Amendment and the "incorporation doctrine" to support their position. But some proponents of using federal power to restrict state and local actions through the Bill of Rights use tortured legal reasoning to argue..
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