Our Stronghold Against Tyranny
Our Stronghold Against Tyranny By Shrita Bhat The Constitution is an indispensable check on the imperfections of human nature, which we disregard at our peril. Miss Shrita Bhat …
Civics
The Great Conversation: Prudence
The Great Conversation Prudence By Gabriel Blanchard Prudence, as C. S. Lewis put it, is “practical common sense”; but that hardly constitutes material for philosophy. Does it? At …
Rawls: Liberty and Justice for All
Rawls: Liberty and Justice for All By Matt McKeown One of our first childhood lessons is “Life isn’t fair.” But what if it could be? Though one of …
Madison: Architect of the Constitution
Madison: Architect of the Constitution By Travis Copeland Madison’s learning and values are among the principal shapers of American history. Although he is known as the Architect of …
On Reading the Federalist Papers
On Reading the Federalist Papers By Travis Copeland The Federalist Papers furnish us with an indispensable background for understanding our history, rights, and laws. Schools today have done …
Student Essay: Analyzing the Anthem
Student Essay: Analyzing the Anthem By Liam McCullough We often sing the anthem without thinking much about its text, but there is far more to be had from …
Student Essay: A Neglected Right
Student Essay: A Neglected Right By Keith Graybill, Jr. “Congress shall make no law abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” It was a sweltering summer …
A Founder’s Vision for Education
A Founder’s Vision for Education By Travis Copeland Art gives us a window on eternal values that transcend personal vocation and political profit. On May 12, 1780, John …