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The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Agreement on Limited Government

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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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The Founders’ Vision: Why Federal Regulatory Power Risks Tyranny

Peter Serefine

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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Peter Serefine

Nov 289 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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The Misuse of Birthright Citizenship and a Pathway to Reform

Peter Serefine

Nov 275 min read

The Misuse of Birthright Citizenship and a Pathway to Reform

Birthright citizenship, intended for freed slaves, is now misused, creating undue strain and incentivizing chain migration.

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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 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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Justice Denied: The Barriers to Holding Local Government Accountable

Peter Serefine

Oct 223 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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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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The General Welfare Clause: Misused and Abused

Peter Serefine

Oct 203 min read

The General Welfare Clause: Misused and Abused

Over the years, the General Welfare Clause has been stretched far beyond its original meaning. It has been used to justify...

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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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Consolidating Liberty Lighthouse: Tools, Resources, and a New Path to Constitutional Education

Peter Serefine

Oct 133 min read

Consolidating Liberty Lighthouse: Tools, Resources, and a New Path to Constitutional Education

I’m excited to announce that we are in the process of consolidating all of our content, tools, and resources under one platform

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Understanding the Labels: Progressive, Liberal, and Conservative

Peter Serefine

Oct 125 min read

Understanding the Labels: Progressive, Liberal, and Conservative

In today’s political climate, labels like progressive, liberal, and conservative are thrown around freely

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Liberty Lighthouse

Guiding the way back to Constitutional Principles

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