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A Primer on SCOTUS, Abortion, and the Leaked Opinion Draft

Published on May 8, 2022 By sirrahc

“It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” — Justice Samuel Alito (in the leaked opinion draft) If you are like me, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the articles from the last few days talking about SCOTUS, the leaked opinion draft, […]

What’s at Stake in the Dobbs v. Jackson Abortion Case

Published on January 9, 2022 By sirrahc

“While the line of questions posed by the conservative members of the Court were encouraging, a lot can happen in the next few months to alter opinions. I do not believe this current administration will tolerate any decision in the case that favors the pro-life side, especially if it undermines Roe.” — Troy Newman, President […]

A Basic Civics Lesson for Pseudo-Historians

Published on May 19, 2013 By sirrahc

I confess, I’m not really a “Tenth Amendment” guy. Not that I don’t recognize its importance in our founding and our ongoing freedoms. I definitely do. It’s just that First (and sometimes Second) Amendment rights are usually those that catch my attention. But, with the recent, national attention to certain issues — e.g., gun control […]

How Social Conservatives Work Against Themselves at the Voting Booth

Published on August 22, 2010 By sirrahc

Today we have a guest column from my friend Jamie Davis of the Jacksonville, FL, chapter of the Tenth Amendment Center. Take it away, Jamie… ======== Much has been said about the attack on the family and Judeo-Christian values in America. Social conservatives are understandably vexed over the abandonment of social mores and core values […]

Was the American Civil War Fought Over States' Rights?

Published on July 22, 2010 By sirrahc

What was the difference between the Confederate and U.S. Constitutions? – Don’t Know Much about History (2003), by Kenneth C. Davis One week after Lincoln’s inaugural address, on March 11, the Confederacy adopted a constitution. Given the long-held arguments that the crisis was over such issues as federal power and states’ rights, and not slavery, […]

Commerce, Jurisdiction and Firearms Freedom Acts

Published on May 15, 2010 By sirrahc

Today’s guest post is another tie-in to my earlier post about “Montana Made” law. This one comes from Houston attorney Jeff Matthews, courtesy of the Tenth Amendment Center. Enjoy! ===== Commerce, Jurisdiction and Firearms Freedom Acts State efforts to reclaim their jurisdiction are great. But in some respects, the states are still showing signs of […]

ATF Warns Gun Dealers about "Montana Made" Law

Published on May 9, 2010 By sirrahc

I don’t carry a gun, nor do I live in the inner-city or out in a rural area, so firearms aren’t usually a part of my daily “scene” or concerns. Of course, the local “Shooters” store down the road reminds me that there are plenty of people in my neck of the woods that are […]