THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY


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Ignorance of the Constitution is endemic in America
July 26, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Ignorance of the Constitution is widespread in America, with alarming consequences. Many cannot name a single First Amendment freedom, and most federal sp

The ship of the deep state has struck an iceberg called the Constitution
July 24, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel The metaphor of a ship of state illustrates how bureaucrats have led the nation into peril, like the Titanic striking an iceberg. This iceberg is the Co

Observing the un-Democratic Party
July 24, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel The members of the Democratic Party are not the ones choosing their candidates. This is nothing new since Bernie Sanders was the leading contender for the

Yes, the Constitution matters, but only if we use it
July 20, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel The Constitution matters, but only if we use it. Recent federal court decisions are increasingly based on the Constitution's actual text rather than judic

Why I support policies, not people
July 20, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel In today's polarized world, it's common to be defined by the groups we support. I choose not to back any political figure or organization. Instead, I supp

Congress trying to look like it’s cleaning house
July 18, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Weve all done it. We cleaned by sweeping the dirt under the carpet, throwing the dirty laundry in the closet, and the dirty dishes in the oven. We call

How a constitutional scholar reacts to an assassination attempt
July 16, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel The recent assassination attempt on a presidential candidate brings to mind historic events like the shootings of President Reagan and Robert Kennedy. As

The truth which shall not be spoken
July 15, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel In today's political landscape, both Democrats and Republicans believe only they can legitimately win the Presidency. This belief marginalizes third-party

Confronting federal power
July 13, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel Charles Schumer warns Donald Trump, "You take on the intelligence community they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you." This notion fuels a

Interesting times
July 12, 2024

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel "May you live in interesting times" is an ancient Chinese curse that feels all too real today. With the 2024 election, Supreme Court decisions, and debate

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