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Charles Sumner’s Harmony with the Declaration
Sumner used the Declaration to increase the Constitution’s pursuit of forming a more perfect union.
The Economic and Constitutional Vices of California’s “Once-only” Wealth Tax
California's proposal to tax billionaires seems at first menacing, but could have drastic negative consequences for the future of the state.
Storm Over the Appointment Process
This is not your grandfather’s appointment process; in fact, it’s not even your older brother’s.
