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Original Intent; We hear these words spoken with reverence whenever there is a discussion of how to interpret the Constitution.

The founders assembled in 1787 with the original intent that they would amend the Articles of Confederation.

The words make it sound like it is chiseled in stone somewhere independent of human change. In fact, the rule of law is a dynamic series of written and unwritten restraints that compel us to behave in a certain way.

There is going to be a great deal of political pressure to change Social Security in the near future. The last time it was altered was 1982.

The Gilded age in New York was a fascinating point in time full of innovation, and the four hundred played a crucial role in this development.

E Pluribus Unum was the American Motto chosen by our Founders. These men with the exception of George Washington were classically trained scholars.

Thomas Jefferson is said to have written the poetry of America’s aspirations, Madison wrote the prose.

The election of 1800 pitted the incumbent John Adams against Thomas Jefferson. The early founders abhorred the idea of political parties...

The media tends to grab on the most obvious economic statistics, they are easier to understand, and constitute a more discernible trend line.

Alexander Hamilton is the only one of the founders who did not survive to an old age. Many lived into their 60s and beyond.

Due to the recent prevalence of anti-vaccine sentiment the vaccination rate in Florida has dipped to 90% and an outbreak has occurred.

John Jay has historically been relegated to the second tier of the Founding Fathers. Yet he was instrumental in getting New York to ratify the Constitution. Had either Virginia or New York failed to ratify the Constitution it is unlikely that the young nation would have survived. He successfully negotiated...