Opinion
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Wisconsin Assembly Approves Amendment Convention Call
Opinion -A joint resolution calling on Congress to convene a convention for drafting new constitutional limits on the federal government is moving through the Wisconsin State Legislature. -
Drafting a Balanced Budget Amendment: It’s tougher than you might think
Opinion -The idea of a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution (BBA) has been highly popular since the 1970s. -
Twitter Users Claim 1st Amendment Rights Violated
Opinion -President Trump, in defending his use of Twitter, says "he’s redefining the American presidency, describing his use of social media as 'modern day presidential' and necessary to fight what he deems fake news." -
Congress Considers Water-Rights Protection Bill
Opinion -Rep. Scott Tipton reintroduced the Water Rights Protection Act to uphold state water laws and water-rights assignments against federal regulatory agencies’ attempts to reduce property owners’ water rights. -
Iowa Bans Use of Eminent Domain for Wind-Energy Transmission Lines
Opinion -In a setback for the renewable-energy industry, Iowa ennacted a law barring the use of eminent domain for high-voltage transmission lines carrying wind energy across the state into Illinois. -
Congress Targets 1973 Endangered Species Act for Improvement
Opinion -Saying the 1973 Endangered Species Act (ESA) is an expensive failure, U.S. Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Dean Heller (R-NV) and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) introduced legislation to revise the ESA. -
Virginia Congressman Introduces ‘Acre In, Acre Out’ Act
Opinion -Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the Acre In, Acre Out Act requiring federal agencies to sell one acre to private owners, states, or localities for every acre a federal agency adds. -
The last convention of states ever held? It Centered on the Upper Colorado River
Opinion -I recently obtained the records of what may be the last convention of states ever held—records demonstrating that states were meeting in convention well into the mid 20th century. -
A Pound of Prevention
Opinion -The shooting incident in the Virginia ball park was barely over before politicians began crying for gun control. -
The Define and Punish Clause doesn’t authorize vast federal power either
Opinion -Legal commentators have spread a good deal of ink trying to show that the Constitution authorizes the enormous expansion of the federal government since the 1930s. -
Amendment Convention Resolution Campaign Hits ‘12’ in Missouri
Opinion -The Missouri state legislature approved a resolution calling on Congress to draft new constitutional limitations to “impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.” -
North Carolina Senate Calls for Amendments to Rein in Federal Government
Opinion -A dozen states have passed similar resolutions. -
Gophers Prompt Property Rights Battle in Washington State
Opinion -Since the Fish and Wildlife Service classified three subspecies of the pocket gophers as protected under the 1973 Endangered Species Act, Thurston County, Washington landowners’ ability to develop their property has been severely restricted. -
Convention Rules for a Convention of the States
Opinion -The convention of the states meeting in Phoenix, Arizona in September will need a set of rules. -
Texas Approves Amendments Convention Resolution
Opinion -The Texas state legislature passed a resolution calling on Congress to draft new constitutional limitations on the federal government’s power and the duration of federal officials’ time in office. -
Missouri Calls for Amendments to Rein in Federal Government
Opinion -The state is the fourth to pass such a resolution in 2017. -
States Approach Threshold Required for Article V Convention
Opinion -A constitutional amendment to limit federal health care spending would have implications for health care policy. -
Kansas Calls for Regulation Reform Amendment Convention
Opinion -The Kansas Legislature officially approved a resolution calling for a national convention to draft and enact checks on federal agencies’ authority to create costly regulations without lawmakers’ approval. -
Scalia Probably Favored An Amendment Convention — But Does It Matter?
Opinion -Was Scalia inconsistent? Did he change his mind after he became part of the government? -
Arizona Calls First National Convention of States in 150 Years
Opinion -Reasserting states rights. -
A Founder Gives Us a Lesson on the Constitution’s Amendment Process
Opinion -Among the best tools for interpreting the Constitution are public explanations by its advocates made during the ratification fight. -
By Messing With The Election Results, The Left Is Risking Economic Collapse
Opinion -The market has boomed thanks to confidence in a stable presidency. Illegitimate attempts to destabilize the office can lead to collapse. -
A Burst of New Article V Progress
Opinion -For a few weeks earlier this year, it looked like the Article V movement might have stalled. -
The Relationship Between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Opinion -I’m sometimes asked about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
