The Nature Of The Union: A Response To Mark Pulliam – OpEd
Mark Pulliam is a good fellow. He is retired from big law and regularly writes for publications such as Chronicles and the Law and Liberty Blog.
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Author: William J. Watkins, Jr.
William J. Watkins, Jr. is a Research Fellow at The Independent Institute and author of the Independent books, Crossroads for Liberty: Recovering the Anti-Federalist Values of America’s First Constitution, Reclaiming the American Revolution: The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions and Their Legacy, and Patent Trolls: Predatory Litigation and the Smothering of Innovation. Full Biography and Recent Publications
Website: http://www.independent.org/
Articles by William J. Watkins, Jr. :
Real Free Speech Requires Real Freedom – OpEd
Debate is healthy for a democratic society. Vigorous exchanges cause people to confront unorthodox ideas, examine their beliefs and develop
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Chevron Deference Is No More – OpEd
The bureaucrats of the administrative state have enjoyed much discretion under the Supreme Court’s 1984 decision in Chevron U. S. A.
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Jury Trials And The Administrative State: SEC Vs. Jarkesy – OpEd
Last week, the High Court issued several blockbuster decisions. In this post, I will focus on SEC v. Jarkesy, which deals
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The Bad Theology Of Our Israel Über Alles Foreign Policy – OpEd
In his Farewell Address, President George Washington warned Americans about “passionate attachments” to foreign countries. “The Nation, which indulges towards another …
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The First Amendment Is Under Attack In America’s Oceania – OpEd
The Supreme Court just heard arguments in Murthy v. Missouri, a case that raises important First Amendment issues and exposes government censorship efforts. Last October,
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The Right To Secession: Nikki Haley Gets It – OpEd
Neocon war hawk Nikki Haley is rarely shy about using force against other people. Most recently, she has called for
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States’ Rights Resurgence: Greg Abbott And The Constitutional Compact – OpEd
I am generally a fan of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s sparring with the Biden administration over the collapse of the southern border.
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Remembering John Taylor Of Caroline – OpEd
John Taylor of Caroline was a man of the American Revolution. During the fight for independence, he served in the
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Immigration Fiasco: Texas Loses SCOTUS Battle But Could Win The War – OpEd
On Monday, SCOTUS handed the Biden administration a victory in the feud with Texas over immigration. In a short order, the
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