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abolishing birthright citizenship would be ‘frankly ridiculous’

The Amendment, one of Republican Party's noblest achievements, enshrined the principle of birthright in Constitution. Actually, the majority of scholars agree that the Amendment means just what it says Anyone born on American soil, regardless of ancestry, race, ethnicity, social..

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gop targeting tony evers on veto power governors have used for years

One proponent of the amendment — former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson — used partial vetoes to increase spending or bonding authorizations 13 times, including adding $54 million in property tax relief in 1991, despite arguing Tuesday he hadn't ever done so.  . ... Lawmakers in 2003..

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trump 'all in' to outlaw burning of the american flag

President Trump endorsed a senator’s introduction of a constitutional amendment that bans burning the American flag. . Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana introduced the amendment on Flag Day, which was Friday. ..

the social cost of carbon

The amendment offered by Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert bars any and all funds from being used under the bill to “prepare, propose, or promulgate any regulation that relies on the Social Carbon analysis” devised under the Obama administration on how to value the cost of carbon. . . ..

lincoln as commander in chief

With Emancipation Proclamation and Republican to amendment to abolish slavery, the policy of war for Union and freedom came into harmony with the national and military strategies of striking against Confederate resource of slave labor. ..

minority capable of exercising tyranny as well

William Butte's article in last Monday's Forum attacks President Bush's support for a federal marriage amendment as pandering to the Republican right, and bordering on tyranny. . But is it 'bordering on tyranny' to support this amendment? . Note that it was President Clinton who..

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