Tag Archives: Federalism

The Economist: John Stuart Mill- Against Tyranny of The Majority: The Father of Liberalism

Source: The New Democrat What is this is really about is democracy and there several different forms of democracy which I’m going to explain here. And if you’re familiar with this blog and my writing, you know that we believe … Continue reading

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National Constitution Center: Alexander Hamilton’s Vision of Federalism, National Authority & Judicial Review

Source:The New Democrat There is very little if any mention and discussion about federalism in this video even though Alexander Hamilton’s vision of federalism is part of the title of the video. But I’ll give you the vision of federalism … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Sheri Berman: ‘Some Argue That The West Should Limit Democracy To Save Liberalism: Here’s Why They’re Wrong’

Source: The New Democrat “Twenty years ago, Fareed Zakaria analyzed the rise of “illiberal democracy” — a form of government with free and fair elections but without “the rule of law, a separation of powers, and the protection of basic … Continue reading

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Crash Course: Craig Benzine- ‘Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics’

Source:Crash Course– American federalism. Source:The New Democrat “In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about … Continue reading

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Mal Partisan: ‘Our American Republic- The Federalists’

Source:Mal Partisan– our American, Federal, Liberal, Democratic Republic. Source:The New Democrat  “This episode of Our American Republic will discuss Federalism and the origins of our Federal System. It remedied issues stemming from the Articles of Confederation by outlining unique roles … Continue reading

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Lana Ulrich: The Federalist Papers Are Published

Source:The New Democrat I believe the American Federal Republic with our Constitution, individual rights and federalist system, is really what separates the United States from every other country in the world and why millions of people even from developed countries … Continue reading

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President Jimmy Carter: ‘One Ounce: Proposing Marijuana Decriminalization in 1977’

Source:The New Democrat  President Jimmy Carter: “I support a change in law to end federal criminal penalties for possession of up to 1 ounce of Marijuana. Leaving the states free to adopt whatever laws they wish concerning Marijuana.” – Jimmy … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Andrew Sullivan: Here Comes The Groom- The Conservative Case For Gay Marriage

Source:The New Democrat Just to be perfectly clear, conservative writer Andrew Sullivan, wrote this piece in the formerly liberal The New Republic, back in 1989, of all places. And the New The New Republic, (ha ha) reposted his piece about … Continue reading

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Foreign Affairs: Bilal Y. Saab- Saudi Arabia’s Way Forward

Source:The New Democrat I’m not claiming to be an expert on Saudi Arabia and that their people and especially their government is ready for this type of government, system and constitution. Especially their government that currently benefits so much from … Continue reading

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PBS: ‘Thomas Jefferson American Republic’

Source:PBS– Thomas Jefferson: the father of liberal democracy. “Aware of the tendency of power to degenerate into abuse, the worthies of our country have secured its independence by the establishment of a Constitution and form of government for our nation, … Continue reading

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