I have always attempted to draw attention to the 17th amendment, and the deleterious effect that it has had on the country since its ratification. How many people that you encounter on the street, would know what the 17th amendment is? I would have to say that the number would be low, especially since most Americans cannot name […]
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Cápsulas Informativas Constitucionales follows the tradition of informing citizens about the country’s founding documents in their native languages. In 1787, one third of Pennsylvania’s residents were German speakers. Accordingly, of the 4500 copies of the proposed Constitution that legislature ordered, 1500 were in German. Everyone understands important ideas best in their native language, and Cápsulas Informativas Constitucionales recognizes the importance of making available America's First Principles to 36,000,000 Americans.
Dr. Ford’s Reticence to Testify in Judge Kavanaugh Senate Hearing
Regarding Dr. Christine Ford’s reticence to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court without a prior FBI investigation: I’ve been thinking. The offer has been made to allow her to testify in a closed session. Even if there were an open session, at congressional hearings, witnesses do […]