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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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Paul Engel
Feb 177 min read
What Makes a Search Reasonable
I doubt it would surprise you that I watch a fair amount of videos that involve interactions with the police. One question that comes up is
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Peter Serefine
Feb 123 min read
The Right to Travel and the Unconstitutional Overreach of TSA Screening
The right to travel is fundamental, yet TSA screenings subject all to searches without suspicion—violating the Fourth Amendment’s intent.
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Peter Serefine
Feb 54 min read
Fascism and Communism: Two Sides of the Same Collectivist Coin
Fascism and communism are rival siblings, not opposites—both centralize power, suppress dissent, and control the economy.
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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
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 18, 20243 min read
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Agreement on Limited Government
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists agreed: the federal government must be limited to the enumerated powers in the Constitution.
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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 28, 20249 min read
The Jamestown Settlement
The Jamestown settlement, established in 1607, stands as a pivotal chapter in the early history of the United States, marked by ambitious...
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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 22, 20243 min read
Justice Denied: The Barriers to Holding Local Government Accountable
Justice should be about the merits of a case, not the technicalities of court procedures.
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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 20, 20243 min read
The Role of the Supreme Court in Preserving Liberty
The judiciary was to be the 'least dangerous' branch of government, having 'no influence over either the sword or the purse.' - Federalist
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