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An Originalist Perspective on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic

An Originalist Perspective on Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic: State Sovereignty Triumphs in Medicaid Funding Dispute On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a 6-3 decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, upholding South Carolina’s authority to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program without facing private lawsuits under 42 U.S.C. §1983. From an originalist perspective, the ruling reflects a faithful adherence to the original public meaning of §1983 (enacted in 1871) and the Spending Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution), reinforcing state sovereignty, judicial restraint, and legislative authority. This column explores the…

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The Path to Sustainable Innovation

AI in Business: Ethics, Productivity, and the Path to Sustainable Innovation In the dynamic and transformative landscape of 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a cornerstone of business innovation, fundamentally reshaping operational paradigms, enhancing decision-making processes, and unlocking new frontiers of efficiency. AI’s potential to revolutionize industries-from healthcare’s precision diagnostics to finance’s predictive analytics-is matched by a complex tapestry of ethical, operational, and societal challenges that demand rigorous scrutiny and strategic navigation. The promise of streamlined workflows, data-driven insights, and personalized customer experiences is tempered by risks such as algorithmic bias, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, data privacy concerns, and workforce displacement, each…

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The War Powers Resolution is Unconstitutional

An Originalist Case Against the War Powers Resolution In the sweltering Philadelphia summer of 1787, the Framers of the Constitution grappled with a question that had plagued republics and monarchies alike: who should wield the power to wage war? Drawing on the lessons of European monarchs who dragged nations into ruinous conflicts, they sought to craft a system that balanced deliberate democratic consent with the need for swift action in times of crisis. The result, enshrined in Article I, Section 8, gave Congress the power to “declare War,” while Article II, Section 2 designated the President as “Commander in Chief” of…

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The Looming 2030 Census

The 2030 Census: A Political Earthquake for Democrats Amid Illegal Alien Counts and Southern Migration The 2030 U.S. Census will reshape the political landscape through population shifts driven by the "new great migration" to southern states and the inclusion of an estimated 12 million illegal aliens in congressional apportionment. For Democrats, the census poses a structural threat, potentially slashing their Electoral College and House representation while amplifying Republican power. This column explores the political and electoral implications, including a detailed projection of House seat shifts. The interplay of migration, illegal alien counts, and Republican-controlled redistricting creates a daunting landscape for Democrats,…

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The Vanishing Minnesota Shooting Story

The Vanishing Minnesota Shooting Story vs. Prolonged Political Narratives: A Tale of Media Evolution and Selective Framing In mid-June 2025, a horrific shooting in Minnesota’s suburbs claimed the lives of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was quickly identified, and initial reports from outlets like Newsweek labeled him a “registered Republican,” suggesting a politically motivated attack tied to conservative rhetoric. Yet, within days, the story faded from national headlines, driven by factual inaccuracies and Boelter’s evident mental instability. This rapid disappearance stands in stark contrast to…

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The Spectrum of Power

The Spectrum of Power: A Progression of Philosophies Introduction The pursuit of power and order has profoundly influenced the course of human societies throughout history, giving rise to a rich and varied array of philosophical perspectives that stretch across a broad spectrum, ranging from the realms of manipulation and authoritarian control to the more enlightened domains of rights-based governance, collective will, and meticulously balanced authority. This essay undertakes an in-depth exploration of this expansive continuum, employing the structured framework provided by the "Nine Principles of Propaganda" as delineated in the accompanying poster. These foundational principles are meticulously outlined as follows: Lie…

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Fisking the NY Times on Skrmetti

A Fisking of The New York Times’ Article on United States v. Skrmetti: A Synthesized Narrative The New York Times article, “How a Landmark Case on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Was Built on Flawed Politics and Uncertain Science”, published on June 19, 2025, provides a detailed account of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. The piece frames the ruling as a significant setback for transgender rights, attributing it to a conservative backlash and a strategic misstep by transgender advocates. While the article offers a nuanced perspective, blending…

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Summary of Newsom v. Trump, 9th Circuit Stay

Summary of Newsom v. Trump from an Originalist Perspective From an originalist perspective, which emphasizes interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time of ratification, the Ninth Circuit's decision in Newsom v. Trump (filed June 19, 2025) aligns with the constitutional framework of federal authority over the militia as understood in 1787-1788, particularly through the lens of Congress’s enumerated powers and historical judicial interpretations like Martin v. Mott (1827). Below is a summary of the case through this perspective: Summary of the Case The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom challenged President Donald J. Trump’s invocation of…

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Fisking Sen. Ron Johnson’s 2025 Budget Reconciliation Analysis

Analysis of "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" by Senator Ron Johnson Introduction Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) authored the "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" report, released on June 18, 2025, which examines the U.S. federal budget’s fiscal challenges. Notably, Johnson is also recognized for producing an immigration chart that gained historical significance during a July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump, unscripted, turned to reference this chart on illegal immigration-originally shared with him by Johnson during an April 2024 plane ride-when he was grazed by a bullet in an assassination attempt.…

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China’s Role in 2020’s Election Fraud

China’s Shadow and the Silenced Questions How Weakened Ballot Security and Stifled Debate Left the 2020 Election Vulnerable The 2020 U.S. presidential election unfolded under the shadow of a global pandemic widely believed to have originated in China. To protect public health, 47 states and the District of Columbia expanded mail-in voting, a move that boosted voter turnout to a historic 68% but introduced vulnerabilities that may have allowed foreign interference to influence close races. Recently declassified FBI documents allege that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exploited these loosened election protocols by producing nearly 20,000 counterfeit U.S. driver’s licenses to facilitate…

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