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Peter Serefine
Feb 194 min read
The Doctrine of Compelling State Interest: A Justification for Tyranny
Unalienable rights are absolute. Any doctrine that permits their infringement is a license for tyranny.
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Peter Serefine
Jan 284 min read
The Constitution: Victim of a 240-Year Game of Telephone
The Constitution is a covenant, not a blank slate for judicial activism. Its endurance lies in defending its original intent.
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Peter Serefine
Jan 144 min read
Why Do We Reinterpret Political Documents With Modern Ideals?
Reinterpreting the Constitution with modern ideals distorts its intent. Original meanings are the only safeguard of liberty.
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Peter Serefine
Jan 73 min read
Should the Articles of Confederation Still Apply to Canada Joining the Union?
The Constitution’s silence on Canada’s unique invitation under the Articles suggests the offer may still stand as a legal artifact.
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Peter Serefine
Dec 31, 20246 min read
Ignored Warnings: The Prophetic Cautions of Our Founding Fathers
To preserve liberty, we must read and study the Constitution. An uninformed electorate turns its protections into a mere parchment barrier.
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Peter Serefine
Dec 24, 20244 min read
The Evolution of the Commerce Clause: From Original Intent to Modern Interpretation
Congress could regulate local businesses if their activities, like purchasing out-of-state supplies, impacted interstate commerce.
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Peter Serefine
Dec 11, 20243 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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Peter Serefine
Dec 4, 20243 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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Peter Serefine
Nov 20, 20245 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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Peter Serefine
Nov 18, 20243 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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Peter Serefine
Nov 13, 20244 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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Peter Serefine
Nov 5, 20246 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 30, 20242 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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Peter Serefine
Oct 20, 20244 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 20, 20242 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 20, 20242 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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Peter Serefine
Oct 15, 20243 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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Peter Serefine
Oct 15, 20243 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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Peter Serefine
Oct 15, 20242 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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Peter Serefine
Oct 14, 20243 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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