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OBERGEFELL v. HODGES: An Example of the Very Real Tendency of the Federal Courts to Render Unconstitutional Opinions
Photo credit: Photo is from FreakingNews.com) by Diane Rufino, March 26, 2018 We are all used to the accusations that a certain Executive Action is unconstitutional or a federal law is unconstitutional, and we are used to challenges to them … Continue reading
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OBERGEFELL v. HODGES: The Scathing Dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts Explains Why the Majority Opinion Was an Abuse of Judicial Power under the US Constitution
by Diane Rufino, March 16, 2018 “If you are among the many Americans—of whatever sexual orientation—who favor expanding same-sex marriage, by all means celebrate today’s decision. Celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. Celebrate the opportunity for a new expression … Continue reading
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Our Modern-Day Interposer, Judge Roy Moore
by Diane Rufino, January 25, 2018 I just wrote an article explaining the doctrine of Interposition and how vital a remedy it is against federal tyranny. (“Interposition: The Duty to Say “NO!”). In that article, I wrote: “Our challenge is … Continue reading
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Tagged 14th amendment, Alabama, Alabama Supreme Court, Diane Rufino, fourteenth amendment, Glassroth v. Moore, incorporation doctrine, interposer, interposition, Judge Roy Moore, judicial activism, judicial tyranny, nullifcation, nullification, Roy Moore, states rights, statue of ten commandments, tyranny, unconstitutional
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JUDICIAL ACTIVISM: The Obstruction of Construction
by Diane Rufino, September 21, 2017 In Honor of the 230th Anniversary of the US Constitution, and also to help promote Brion McClanahan’s latest book, HOW ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCREWED UP AMERICA, I wanted to post this important History Lesson — … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, article 1 section 8, Article I, Bank Bill, Brion McClanahan, Chief Justice John Marshall, Constitution, constitutional construction, Diane Rufino, express powers, George Washington, government of limited powers, How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America, implied powers, Jefferson v Hamilton, judicial activism, judicial tyranny, Kevin Gutzman, limited government, loose construction, McCulloch v Maryland, national bank, national government, national v federal, necessary and proper clause, strict construction, Supreme Court, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson - Revolutionary
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The Supreme Court Failed the Pro-Life Movement by Further Entrenching the Notion of a Women’s Unfettered Right to Abortion Access
by Diane Rufino In March, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the biggest abortion case in decades. The question before the court addressed the permissible or impermissible obstacles to … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, Casey, constitutional law. constitution, Diane Rufino, fertility, fetus, Hellerstedt, Josh Craddock. The Witherspoon Institute, judicial activism, judiciary, nullification, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, pro life, Roe, Roe v. Wade, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, The Public Discourse, Whole Women's Health, Whole Women's Health v. Hellerstedt
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TIME TO CHANGE THE SUPREME COURT: RESOLUTION PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUPREME COURT
Written and Proposed by Diane Rufino RESOLUTION PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUPREME COURT An amendment to replace the States’ influence in the federal government since the 17th Amendment was adopted. “…If no remedy of … Continue reading
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