The seizure of the Capitol was heartbreaking and infuriating but this week has shown the strength of the Constitution and the wisdom of diffusing power.
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Can John Roberts Break Ties in the Impeachment Trial?
Common sense suggests the Chief Justice is to serve the same purpose when he “presides” over the Senate as the vice-president does when he serves as its “president.”
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How Trump Threatens the Constitution
The framers devised a system of checks and balances to save us from someone just like him.
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As Trump Tower Struggles, the President Rents Office Space to Himself
The iconic Manhattan building is struggling to sell its luxury condos and office and retail space.
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The Founding Fathers Screwed Up the Impeachment Process
By not anticipating the rise of political factions, the framers put too much faith in the Senate.
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With Trump, Every Day Seems Worse Than the Last
The cascade of bad news for the president (and the country) often seems unrelenting.
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Trump Should Not Accept Money From Foreign States or Princes
The U.S. Constitution bans Trump from hosting foreign princes or their entourages in his hotels.
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The Second Amendment Is an Anachronism
Almost every element that justified the Second Amendment when it was enacted is absent now.
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Did Trump Commit Treason or Not?
It depends in part on what he knew. But even if he did, here’s why we shouldn’t go down that road.
