Law & Liberty

57 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Tolkien's Palantir: A Warning Against AI in Modern Warfare · The article analyzes Tolkien's Palantir as a cautionary metaphor for AI's dangers in military contexts.
• Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Criticized for Legal Errors · Legal scholar argues Trump v. Barbara misinterpreted allegiance and expanded birthright citizenship incorrectly.
• The 250th Anniversary of Independence Reveals Deep American Political Divisions · The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence highlights the failure of creedal nationalism to unify modern America.
• The Declaration of Independence Defines the American State's Sovereignty and Commerce · The Declaration of Independence establishes the American States as sovereign entities with full powers of war, peace, and commerce.
• Original Intent of the Declaration: Federalism Over Individual Liberty · The Declaration of Independence was originally a tool for imperial federalism, not a blueprint for a unitary liberal nation-state.
• The Declaration of Independence Was a Record, Not the Beginning of American Freedom · Historian argues the American Revolution began over a decade before the 1776 Declaration of Independence.
• Two Books Reveal Tensions in the Declaration of Independence's Legacy · Cultural historians Birzer and Auslin offer contrasting views on the Declaration's origins and material history.
• Brazilian Immigrant Reflects on American Liberty and Institutional Decay · A Brazilian immigrant contrasts American constitutional liberty with Latin American authoritarianism and warns of growing institutional decay.
• Sam Negus Revives Ramsay's Warning on Fiscal Conservatism and the American Revolution · Sam Negus argues that the American Revolution's survival depended on sound fiscal policy, not just liberty.
• Decline of Mutual Gain Institutions Fuels Zero-Sum Political Polarization · Erosion of local markets and civic groups causes Americans to view politics as zero-sum rather than mutually beneficial.
• New Book Argues Nation-State System Is Collapsing Due to Digital Shift · Rana Dasgupta's book claims the nation-state is failing and digital platforms offer an escape.
• Review Critiques 'Future of Free Speech' for Scattergun Approach and One-Sidedness · A critic argues the book fails to distinguish between necessary restrictions and genuine threats to free expression.
• Michael Lucchese Examines T.S. Eliot's Vision for Redeeming Modernity · Michael Lucchese argues T.S. Eliot offers a path to order and redemption within modernity through localism and liberal education.
• Legal Scholars Debate Substantive Due Process as Antidemocratic Tool · Scholars argue substantive due process undermines democracy by allowing courts to override legislative decisions.
• Reinterpreting the Declaration of Independence Through Historical Continuity · Historian Steven Sarson reinterprets the Declaration of Independence as a document rooted in natural law and colonial political traditions, challenging its sacralized modern perception.
• Review of Marie George's Book on Aristotelian-Thomist Perspectives on Life · Marie George's book explores reconciling Thomistic philosophy with modern biology and extraterrestrial life.
• Review: Michael Rose's Book Offers Defense for Classical Education · A teacher reviews Michael Rose's book as a vital resource for defending classical pedagogy against modern educational trends.
• Jefferson and Hamilton: The Founding Father of Presidential Conspiracy Theorism · Historian Stephen F. Knott analyzes Thomas Jefferson's use of conspiracy theories against Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists.
• Richard M. Weaver: The Forgotten Conservative Who Linked Liberty and Tradition · Richard M. Weaver argued that true conservatism requires restoring tradition while defending liberty against modern relativism.
• Revisiting the Founders' Vision for American Democracy · The article argues that the U.S. democracy needs to return to its founding principles of limited government and popular sovereignty rather than relying on majority rule.
• Virginia Declaration of Rights Celebrates 250th Anniversary as Founding Pillar of American Liberty · The Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted in 1776, celebrates its 250th anniversary as a foundational document shaping American political principles and the US Declaration of Independence.
• Law & Liberty Symposium Honors Historian Gordon Wood's Legacy · Law & Liberty symposium reflects on Gordon Wood's legacy as a patriotic historian.
• Gordon S. Wood, Leading American Revolutionary Historian, Dies at 87 · Gordon S. Wood, the preeminent historian of the American founding, has passed away.
• Historian Gordon Wood Dies, Leaving Legacy as America's Keeper of Memory · Gordon Wood, the preeminent historian of the American Revolution, has died at age 87.
• Fading WWII Veterans Obligate Modern Military to Honor Their Legacy · As WWII veterans vanish, modern service members owe a unique debt of gratitude for the societal respect established by that generation.
• Essay Argues for Conservative Liberal Education Against Modern Noise · Elizabeth Corey responds to Lee Oser, advocating for quiet intellectual retreat against modern activism.
• Sebastian Mallaby's 'The Infinity Machine' Chronicles AI's Rise and Extinction Fears · Sebastian Mallaby's new book details how AI leaders like Demis Hassabis prioritized speed over safety amid existential risks.
• John G. Grove Reviews William J. Watkins Jr.'s Guide to Jeffersonian Strict Construction · John G. Grove analyzes William J. Watkins Jr.'s guide to the Jeffersonian tradition of strict constitutional construction.
• Review Questions Flawed WWI Analogies in Geopolitical Analysis · A review critiques historian Odd Arne Westad's WWI analogies as muddled and tangential to current Great Power competition.
• Conservative Arguments Against Lowering Voting Age to 16 in UK · Conservative thinkers argue voting should remain tied to adulthood at 18 due to maturity and civic stewardship.