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Rage and the Republic Debuts as #2 on New York Times Bestseller List

I am delighted to announce that my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” is now #2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list for nonfiction. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who has bought the book, including the audiobook. It is difficult to express what it means to have so many support the book, which was published to coincide with our 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. I cannot thank you enough as well Simon & Schuster in making Rage and the Republic such an instant success.

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Constitutional Law, Courts

Ninth Circuit Lifts Injunction on the Trump Administration Over Ending Temporary Protective Status for Immigrants

In August, some of us expressed doubts over the ruling of San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson enjoining an effort to end Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for migrants from different countries, citing sufficient racial animus. Now, a unanimous panel just stayed that order in a major win for the Trump Administration, which will now be allowed to revoke deportation protections for citizens from Nicaragua, Nepal, and Honduras. Continue reading “Ninth Circuit Lifts Injunction on the Trump Administration Over Ending Temporary Protective Status for Immigrants” →

Constitutional Law, Courts

The Trump Administration Just Won the Mask Decision . . . Now it Should Appeal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has become increasingly Orwellian in his declarations of success. Last week, Newsom was proclaiming the great success of his high-speed train to nowhere – a project delayed by decades, reduced to a fraction of the original plan, and set to cost tens of billions over budget.

This week, he is proclaiming victory after a court struck down his signature law requiring federal agents to unmask.  The preliminary injunction issued Monday by Senior status Judge Christine Snyder against California’s No Secret Police Act was a victory for the Trump Administration. However, it should still appeal Judge Snyder’s flawed decision. In other words, the Administration won for the wrong reason. Continue reading “The Trump Administration Just Won the Mask Decision . . . Now it Should Appeal” →

Academia, Constitutional Law, Media, Politics, Society

New York Post Publishes Long Excerpt From “Rage and the Republic”

I am delighted that the New York Post decided this week to run a long excerpt from my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution.”

I wanted to share the full excerpt and a clip from the audiobook below. Continue reading “New York Post Publishes Long Excerpt From “Rage and the Republic”” →

Academia

University of Minnesota Professor Allegedly Holds “ICE Drill” for Students to Protect Immigrant Students

The University of Minnesota is reportedly investigating accounts that an education professor ran an “ICE drill” in class. According to Alpha News, Professor Blanca Caldas used her “Culture, Power, and Education” class to have students practice shielding other students from ICE.

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Columns, Constitutional Law, Politics, Society

Adam Smith and The Importance of Capitalism in the Founding and the Future of the American Republic

Below is my column in The Hill on the importance of capitalism to not just the foundation but the future of our Republic.  The Trump Accounts could prove critical in the revival of capitalism in the United States.

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Media, Politics

NY Times Columnist Jokes that Vance’s Mother Should Have Sold Him To Feed Her Addiction

In an age of rage, it is often difficult to stand out in the mob as so many pander to the perpetually irate. However, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie has found a way to win the race to the bottom. In a posting on Bluesky, Bouie mocked the account of the addiction of the mother of Vice President J.D. Vance, saying that she should have sold her son for drugs. Continue reading “NY Times Columnist Jokes that Vance’s Mother Should Have Sold Him To Feed Her Addiction” →

Constitutional Law

Raskin: Voter ID Law May Violate the 19th Amendment in Denying the Vote to Women

With polling showing over 80 percent of Americans in favor of voter ID laws, it is hard to come up with reasons why you need an ID to board a plane but not vote in a federal election. That was particularly glaring this week when Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) required people to show an ID to attend his campaign events after opposing an ID requirement to vote. So if you want to hear Ossoff speak against voter ID, you will have to show your ID. Now Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has a rather bizarre argument: the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, if passed, would likely violate the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Continue reading “Raskin: Voter ID Law May Violate the 19th Amendment in Denying the Vote to Women” →

Congress, Criminal law

“I Will Not Sit Idly as They Use Me as a Prop”: Is Bill Clinton Moving Back Into Contempt?

The Clintons are again suggesting that they might not agree to a deposition after previously yielding to the threat of a contempt vote. Hillary Clinton taunted House Oversight Chair James Comer “if you want this fight…let’s have it—in public.” For his part, Bill Clinton seemed more conclusive on X in opposing a deposition: “I will not sit idly as they use me as a prop in a closed-door kangaroo court.” The question is whether the Clintons are again gaming the system after avoiding a bipartisan vote to hold them in contempt.

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Free Speech, International, Politics, Society

Algerian Boxer Admits to Having XY Chromosomes and Commits to Hormonal Treatments

With the start of the Winter Games, a story this week resurrected a controversy from the last Summer Olympics. Previously, Olympic officials and pundits denounced those who objected to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif competing as a woman, saying that she was born a female. Female boxers withdrew from the competition rather than fight Khelif. Now, the boxer has admitted to having XY chromosomes and is taking hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels for the next Olympics. Continue reading “Algerian Boxer Admits to Having XY Chromosomes and Commits to Hormonal Treatments” →

Columns, Media, Politics

Taking a Ride on Newsom’s “Train to Nowhere”: Californians Burn Billions for Political Boondoogle

In the dystopian novel 1984,  George Orwell wrote, “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” The true meaning of that line was never more clear than watching the truly bizarre photo op of California governor Gavin Newsom heralding the success of the greatest boondoggle in history: his high-speed train to nowhere. Without laying a single yard of track after burning $12 billion, Newsom showed a diesel freight train on a conventional track to create the appearance of a working railroad. Continue reading “Taking a Ride on Newsom’s “Train to Nowhere”: Californians Burn Billions for Political Boondoogle” →

Congress, Criminal law, Media, Society

Police Thwart Alleged Assassination of OMB Director Russell Vought

There is a chilling story out this morning that another assassination attempt may have been averted. This time, the target was not President Donald Trump or a conservative justice but my former student Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget. Notably, Colin Demarco, 26, referenced the “fascist” mantra being repeated by Democratic politicians, press, and pundits as the reason for his planning to kill Vought.

 

Media, Politics

The Washington Post Hit With Massive Layoffs As Guild Suggests the Need for New Owner

The Washington Post has announced layoffs affecting one-third of its workforce, including most of the sports and foreign news desks. The Washington Post Guild’s response was particularly notable in calling for a new owner who would simply subsidize the newspaper despite its failing revenue and readership. Continue reading “The Washington Post Hit With Massive Layoffs As Guild Suggests the Need for New Owner” →