A Transformative Reflection The late Justice William Brennan stated that “the genius of the Constitution rests not in any static meaning it might have had in a world that is dead and gone, but in the adaptability of its great principles to cope with current problems and current needs.” Justice Brennan holds a reputation for … Read more
Political catch-phrase or principled doctrine? Penned by our Founding Fathers 224 years ago, the Constitution has long been construed differently by political forces to justify their own political agendas. Conservatives in particular have been active in using this document to advocate for fundamental changes in government policy. Their efforts have culminated with congressional proceedings questioning … Read more
Can America solve its current fiscal crisis? The rapid mushrooming of America’s national debt, combined with the resurgence of limited government sentiment, has revived interest in a once dormant legislative prospect: a federal balanced budget amendment. To be sure, the idea of constitutional controls on government finances is nothing new. In 1936, a per-capita limitation … Read more
Jeffrey Sachs’ bestselling book The End of Poverty argued for eradicating extreme poverty in the third world through foreign aid. Previously, the author made his academic reputation as an economic advisor to former Soviet Bloc countries. Thus, it is a gloomy irony that Sachs’ most recent book, The Price of Civilization, is his attempt to … Read more