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The Founders’ Vision: Why Federal Regulatory Power Risks Tyranny

Dec 113 min read

The Founders’ Vision: Why Federal Regulatory Power Risks Tyranny

The Constitution of the United States is a remarkable document, meticulously crafted to prevent the concentration of power ...

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The Federal Government's Role: A Century of Compounding Problems

Peter Serefine

Dec 43 min read

The Federal Government's Role: A Century of Compounding Problems

Federal involvement often leads to inefficiency and rising costs; less government means more opportunity and affordable solutions.

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Embracing the Nebraska Method: A Path to a More Inclusive Electoral Process

Peter Serefine

Nov 205 min read

Embracing the Nebraska Method: A Path to a More Inclusive Electoral Process

The Nebraska method offers a fairer path to an inclusive democracy, empowering every vote and ensuring diverse political representation.

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The Case Against the Federal Department of Education

Peter Serefine

Nov 183 min read

The Case Against the Federal Department of Education

Education is best managed locally; federal control erodes diversity and adaptability, undermining excellence and accountability.

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Above Politics: Madison’s Constitutional Stand Against the Bonus Bill of 1817

Peter Serefine

Nov 134 min read

Above Politics: Madison’s Constitutional Stand Against the Bonus Bill of 1817

Madison chose constitutional fidelity over politics, proving that true leadership means honoring limits—even when inconvenient.

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The Misplaced Focus on the Presidency: The Constitutional Role of the Executive Branch

Peter Serefine

Nov 56 min read

The Misplaced Focus on the Presidency: The Constitutional Role of the Executive Branch

The president’s primary role is to enforce laws passed by Congress, not to create or selectively apply them.

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Peter Serefine

Oct 302 min read

Federalism: A Forgotten Safeguard?

the federal government’s powers were to be "few and defined," while state powers would be "numerous and indefinite."

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The Constitution's Restraint on Federal Power: A Benefit for All Sides

Peter Serefine

Oct 204 min read

The Constitution's Restraint on Federal Power: A Benefit for All Sides

Limiting federal power preserves freedom, fosters innovation, and ensures government serves the people, not the other way around.

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Peter Serefine

Oct 202 min read

Why Separation of Powers is Essential

"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." – James Madison, Federalist No. 51, on why separation of powers is vital to prevent tyranny.

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Peter Serefine

Oct 202 min read

Original Intent of the Commerce Clause

Commerce was primarily about trade—the buying and selling of goods—not controlling every economic activity or regulating businesses

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Monetary Policy and the Coin Money Clause: What the Founders Intended

Peter Serefine

Oct 153 min read

Monetary Policy and the Coin Money Clause: What the Founders Intended

The Founders favored a currency backed by gold and silver, ensuring stability and trust, unlike today's fiat money dependent on government t

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Understanding the Founders' Fear of Mob Rule

Peter Serefine

Oct 153 min read

Understanding the Founders' Fear of Mob Rule

One of the major concerns the Founding Fathers had when designing the United States government was the "tyranny of the majority"—what we...

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The Tenth Amendment: The Forgotten Limit

Peter Serefine

Oct 152 min read

The Tenth Amendment: The Forgotten Limit

"The powers granted to the federal government are 'few and defined,' while those remaining with the states are 'numerous and indefinite.'"

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The Bill of Rights: A Shield Against Tyranny

Peter Serefine

Oct 143 min read

The Bill of Rights: A Shield Against Tyranny

The Bill of Rights was written as a safeguard against tyranny, standing between us and the overreach of power.

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Reclaiming Our Liberty: The Need for Constitutional Understanding

Peter Serefine

Oct 108 min read

Reclaiming Our Liberty: The Need for Constitutional Understanding

This duty to understand and protect the Constitution is not optional—it is essential to the survival of liberty.

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Liberty Lighthouse

Guiding the way back to Constitutional Principles

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