Todd Thurman

This two-part Common Sense Paper explains the history of Presidential succession both prior to and following the ratification of the 25th Amendment.  Part 1 focuses on the early history of Presidential succession, from the ratification of the Constitution until 1967.  This paper (Part 2)…

This two-part Common Sense Paper will explain the history of presidential succession both prior to and following the ratification of the 25th Amendment.  Part 1 focuses on the early history of presidential succession, from the ratification of the Constitution until 1967, which illustrated the need…

The terms assisted suicide and euthanasia are commonly used interchangeably, however, they refer to slightly different procedures. Assisted suicide involves an individual ending their natural life through self-administered lethal drugs prescribed by a physician. In contrast, euthanasia, also commonly known as mercy killing, broadly refers…

Retired neurosurgeon and former Trump cabinet member Ben Carson told The Daily Wire that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs would hamper American ingenuity and stand in the way of excellence.

Politico Reporter Heidi Przybyla made an unfair attack on people of faith — and also got wrong the entire foundation of our country.

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments for NRA v. Vullo, a case in which the National Rifle Association (NRA) alleged that its free speech rights were violated, and it was being targeted for its political views. As a background to the NRA’s claim,…

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) announced its Little Patriots Program is being used as supplemental education material for students at Lake Country Classical Academy. Read More

Former HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson discusses why minority voters are shifting their support away from President Biden to former President Trump on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

I recently addressed an enthusiastic crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference on a concern that has been growing in my mind. I call it the “crisis of legitimacy,” and by that, I mean the growing distrust of people in our legacy institutions. Institutions such…

On Monday, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling in Trump v. Anderson that overturned the Colorado Supreme Court and rejected Colorado’s attempts to remove former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on their state’s ballot for the presidential primary. The 14th Amendment…

The fight over new Merchant Category Codes (“MCC”) specific to firearms businesses has been in the headlines quite a bit over the last few months.  This Common Sense Paper will explain the issues surrounding MCCs and put these issues in the context of the broader…

The United States has often been described as a world power, a shining city on a hill, and a global leader in advancing democracy across the globe. Many phrases are used to illustrate our country’s prominence on the international stage, but when it comes to…

Since the moment he took office, Joe Biden and his administration have engaged in a full-fledged campaign to weaponize the federal government against their political opponents and people of faith.

The American Cornerstone Institute (ACI), founded by Dr. Ben Carson has joined forces with, and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) to empower the next generation of conservative leaders and educate them on the importance of federal service and the Executive Branch on college campuses across the…

The American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) announced its Little Patriots Program will now be available as supplemental education material for students at McKinney Christian Academy. Read More

Texas Governor Greg Abbott made headlines with a letter condemning the federal government for its handling of the illegal immigration crisis at our southern border. He stated that since President Biden’s inauguration, over 6 million illegal immigrants have entered the United States—exceeding the population of…

The U.S. Constitution lays out our system of checks and balances among the branches of the federal government as a way to ensure no branch would become too powerful.  The ultimate check on the executive branch is the impeachment clause in Article II, Section 4:…

Craig DeRoche sits down with the esteemed Dr. Ben Carson, where they delve into crucial topics surrounding faith, family values, and education. Want to learn how you can get involved and make your own impact on the national dialogue? Stay tuned to hear how ACI…

Most states have either a primary or a caucus, as a method of nominating various party candidates for the general election. This year Nevada had some voters scratching their heads based on new election rules in the state. The state’s Republican party will hold a…

In terms of constitutional law, jurisprudence regarding the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms is still relatively new. In 2008, the Supreme Court decided District of Columbia v. Heller, in which it decided that the Second Amendment did, in fact, protect…

A shocking 40% of Democrats recently approved a proposal in New York City that would tear down statues of our first president, George Washington, according to Rasmussen Reports.

There is a crisis at our southern border due to President Joe Biden’s failed leadership. Since President Trump left office, upwards of 6 million illegal immigrants have entered our country (a number greater than the population of most U.S. states), putting a tremendous strain on…

As things currently stand, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination and favorite in general election polls is facing indictment under 91 different counts, 44 of which came from his potential opponent’s Department of Justice. President Trump’s other charges likewise come from outspoken Democrat District…