National Association of Scholars’ Post

At 9 a.m. Pacific, I join the historic Consolidated Board of Realtists on Juneteenth with highlights from my trilogy on the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments including We Fought, We Vote: 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment. The holiday must advance the most successful period of national unity in American history -- three Constitutional amendments in five years--as a result of the political organization and skill of African-Americans.

In another review of "The Failure of American Conservatism and the Road Not Taken" by Claes G. Ryn, Michael Federici lays out the commonalites and differences among the various schools of thought within conservatism. "The good that can be done in politics is dependent on individuals who have constitutional personalities. They thrive in a constitutional system of checks and balances because they are sober about human nature and politics and are willing to check their misguided passions and interests." See his article for a deeper look into what he believes separates the good and the bad in the various schools of thought: https://buff.ly/3B3oyn1

Happy July 2nd! This is actually the day on which the United States became independent. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing independence that was moved by Richard Henry Lee. It read in part: “Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” Another part of the resolution directed that a Declaration of Independence be issued. #july2 #1776 #independenceday #RichardHenryLee #DeclarationofIndependence #july4

Lord Atlee’s Speech Given To The House of Commons (15 March 1946) How could he very precisely and succinctly say about Our achievement of independence, attainment of freedom Marking the wave of sentiment swinging in its favour, Growing resentment among the educated masses, Our unity in diversity, location and dislocation, Association and dissociation, A home affair to deal with and the things to appease Or tend to sensitively, to be stoked and fomented With the options open for integration and assimilation, The things to choose in the coming years With the UNO and the Commonwealth before for membership To be chosen and taken, A charter to draft guaranteeing democracy By overtaking responsibility and liabilities Catering to the needs of the common masses, Beaconing light for others?

https://lnkd.in/geCpprPv Shortest stopgap bill(Continuing Resolution) in history.

In the ongoing efforts to safeguard the right to read in America, significant strides have been achieved, yet challenges persist with ongoing attacks on the First Amendment and the foundational principles of libraries. ALA's resolution on intellectual freedom serves as a thorough overview outlining the pressing issues. It stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication to these values and the ongoing struggle they are engaged in. Moreover, it expresses gratitude to all those who have united in solidarity with the cause, reinforcing the collective commitment to uphold these fundamental freedoms. You can read the resolution here: https://lnkd.in/g72gDb6N

Correspondence of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore is now on LinkedIn! Consider following CCPS's project to learn more about Michael David Cohen and Amy Larrabee Cotz's work publishing Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore's letters!

Great session, pls check out the replay on YouTube. Wisdom from both sides of the political spectrum.

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 This week we are joined by David Stewart, who is the author of “The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the US Constitution.” The Constitution Convention and its final product is one of the greatest compromises in history and birthed the American experiment, which has become a beacon to the rest of the world. Go check it out to learn more about the grimy compromises and how it all began! https://lnkd.in/erEM2H7M

I wrote a book last year called The Domestic Sources of International Institutions. In it I discuss why international rules and organizations have evolved over time. As it happens, what I found out can help explain and predict what we're likely to see over the next five or ten years, especially in light of Trump's victory. Here's a video where I talk about that: https://lnkd.in/gNg4WNex