More Perfect Union Project

Trust and confidence in our nation’s police force have never been lower in America.  After high-profile killings of black Americans by police in 2020 and protests and riots in their wake, a Gallup poll found for the first time that the majority of Americans…

In addition to textualism and originalism, there is another theory of constitutional interpretation: living constitutionalism. Living constitutionalism, sometimes called pragmatism, is often described as a more progressive method of constitutional interpretation. The primary aim of this method is to ensure that rulings always favor the…

Ever since the inception of our constitutional system, there have been a wide array of different theories regarding how the Constitution ought to be interpreted. Textualism—arguably the most basic theory—holds that one ought to interpret the Constitution solely by its text. Thus, textualism requires an…

An amicus brief is a legal document that individuals or organizations submit to the court because they have an interest in the pending case, even though they are not directly a party to the case itself. The phrase “amicus brief” comes from the Latin word…

The integrity of our elections is paramount to a functioning democracy. There was a time in America when the Democrat Party was concerned about the influx of dollars into our elections. They argued that when wealthy individuals are allowed to deploy vast amounts of private…

As most Americans were grilling hot dogs in their backyard and enjoying fireworks over the 4th of July weekend to celebrate the beginning of their nation, few saw the news of another reason to celebrate: U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty of Louisiana issued a…

For over a century, America has stood alone as the preeminent powerhouse on the world economic stage. Unsurprisingly, aspiring nations like China have yearned to expand their own influence and challenge America’s hegemony. Lately, these efforts seem like they are making progress, both overseas and…

Expanding work requirements across government-funded benefit programs is crucial to reduce needless or fraudulent enrollments and help those on welfare programs begin the path to self-sufficiency and long-term independence. The policy goals behind these programs must emphasize that aid is given to those who need…

Homeownership is essential to a strong middle class, and a stable housing market is crucial for a strong economy. At the end of the day, purchasing a home is the biggest investment nearly any individual will make in their entire lives. Homes offer families a…

It’s long past time we rethink our national approach to homelessness and realize as a nation that the government policy of “housing first” has not achieved the results it has promised.  In fact, despite spending billions of taxpayer dollars, homelessness across the United States has…

The debt limit is the amount of money the government is authorized to borrow in order to meet its existing legal obligations.  The current legal debt limit is $31.4 trillion, and since January 19, 2023 the Department of Treasury has engaged in “extraordinary measures”…

The idea of combining multiple regions together to create a larger economic force is not a new concept by any means. However,  statements from Russian Duma Deputy Chairman Alexander Babakov has caused intrigue and sparked a fear of global de-dollarization. At a recent international…

It is no secret that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) currently stands as one of the greatest adversaries staring down the United States. Not a day goes by where the CCP is not actively trying to undermine and challenge the American way of life. The…

In an appearance on The Daily Show, President Joe Biden addressed climate change and said, “That whole generation is damned.  It’s not hyperbole.  Really, truly in trouble.” Scientists were quick to call out his rhetoric as actual hyperbole and point out that this inflammatory…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) is an independent agency created by Congress in 1933 during the Great Depression to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. The FDIC insures deposits, examines, and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection,…

Our nation was founded upon, in the words of the Declaration of Independence, the “self-evident” truth that “all men are created equal.” As such, Americans know that each and every one of us is “endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights,” among which are…

For decades, maximizing shareholder value was the dominant theme for investors but its dominance has given way in recent years to stakeholder capitalism – the idea that a corporation should meet the needs of all its stakeholders, including the community and society as a whole,…

Last year’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores marked some of the steepest declines ever measured by the test in terms of national average scores in math for both 4th and 8th graders. For 4th grade math, one in four students scored…

Human trafficking is a scourge on our society in which predators prey on vulnerable individuals, particularly women and children, and use force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor, services, or even commercial sex acts.  Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and affects hundreds of thousands of…

After widespread irregularities in the 2020 presidential election and problems in the 2022 midterms, Americans are rightly concerned about the integrity of our electoral process. According to polling data, only 42 percent of Americans have confidence that our elections truly reflect the will of…

Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution requires that “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law…” A powerful check on the executive branch, the Framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure the executive could not spend…

While President Joe Biden was speaking to reporters before visiting a new computer chip plant in Arizona, the commander-in-chief made clear that securing the U.S. southern border is not a priority for his administration. When asked why he wouldn’t go to the U.S.-Mexico border –…

After four years of stability on our southern border due to the Trump Administration’s America first policies, the illegal immigration crisis is back with a vengeance—and it’s all Joe Biden’s doing. Since President Biden took office, about 5 million illegal immigrants have crossed our…

There is no federal law that mandates how—and more importantly when—state and local officials are required to tabulate results after an election. Therefore, each state has separate processes and procedures on how this is done, which creates a problematic patchwork of different rules and regulations…