What I Learned About The Constitution Studying to Become a US Citizen
What drives compromise in politics? A professor and new US Citizen suggests it’s grounded in pragmatism, flexibility, empathy, dialogue, public interest, and foresight.
Tag: US Constitution
The Constitution Should Be Defended, Not Discarded
More and more people are disparaging America’s founding documents as a barrier to progress. This weekend’s Constitution
Day is a good time to remind ourselves what they’re missing and the higher wisdom that inspired it all.
Right on Roe: Celebrating a Restoration of Constitutional Principles
Far from violating basic constitutional freedoms, the recent abortion ruling at the U.S Supreme Court powerfully reinstituted crucial and inspired principles designed for the protection of “all flesh.”
The Big and Beautiful Idea Behind America That We’re Forgetting
A group of disagreeing folks that self-governs together? Do be serious. Retelling the glorious founding tale and what makes the United States unique as we anticipate the anniversary of its birth.
The Faith to Act on Gun Reform
Outlining a road map for addressing gun violence. A policy window is open—let’s grab it!
Mapping Public Disagreements about Vaccine Mandates
The intensity of feelings around vaccine mandates makes clear comprehension of what other people actually believe more difficult, and less likely across the board. Mapping out summary positions held on key questions might help a little, at least as a step in the right direction.
Protecting Freedom of Association: Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta
The Supreme Court’s recent decision deserves to be commended for providing more robust protection for the critical rights of the First Amendment.
America, Land of Promise and Destiny
To speak of America as exceptional is not to vaunt ourselves as better than other nations or peoples. Rather, it’s to celebrate and give rightful gratitude to founding principles that are inspired in their protection of sacred freedom.
What Does it Mean to Love America?
Does loving America mean loving the people living there? I think so. And from my own experience, it’s not just soldiers we can thank for patriotic service to our nation.
America Needs Religion to Survive and Thrive
In the inspired founding of our nation, the Founders pitted power against power, greed against greed, and religious morality against the both of them—and they warned that without religion, our freedom, peace, and prosperity would not endure.
A Plea to Gun Owners: Have Compassion and Support Common-Sense Regulations
The Second Amendment to the US Constitution talks about the right to bear arms but also talks about a well-regulated militia. It’s time to talk about how compromise can enable the Second Amendment for the good of all.
What A Latter-day Saint Learned about Mr. Joe Biden Through Decades of Working on Capitol Hill
I remember times when we would be in a meeting … and Mr. Biden would get up and leave because he wanted to be at home every night to tuck in his children.
