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John Adams said the Constitution is made for a moral and religious people. Keeping a republic requires vigilance, thoughtfulness, and courage. What are the practical implications of the idea that maintaining a republic requires “vigilance, thoughtfulness, and courage”? Can you…

BLOG | The great difficulty confronting the Founders was to balance a strong government, capable of preserving the union, with the preservation of the liberty and equality fought for in the American Revolution. It was a delicate balance. Could it withstand the test of the ages?…

Publius recognizes that men are neither angels nor beasts. Man is “ambitious, vindictive, and rapacious,” but also is capable of sufficient virtue to make republican government possible. bit.ly/45bMBwA

One of the most important choices a nation can make? Who it calls friend—or foe—on the world stage. 🌍 Discover how U.S. leaders have shaped foreign policy and what it means for Americans today in this free online course with Michael Anton of @Hillsdale. 👉…

America's foreign policy is primarily directed by a group of permanent & mostly anonymous D.C. bureaucrats. Discover why this has happened & what can be done to reclaim a Constitutional foreign policy in @Hillsdale's free course, "American Foreign Policy." bit.ly/4dEEoU7

BLOG | 💥 As the echoes of fireworks fade, we're reminded of the “silence and the gloom of the morning” when our Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. Amid the parades and celebrations, let’s not forget the courage of those who pledged “their lives, their fortunes, and…

The political & media "elite" treat foreign policy as a subject that can only be understood by so-called foreign policy experts. Join Michael Anton, lecturer in politics at @Hillsdale, to gain a common-sense understanding of American foreign policy. bit.ly/4dEEoU7

MEET YOUR PROFESSOR | 🎨 Samuel Knecht, Professor Emeritus For 40+ years, Prof. Knecht inspired students in art & art history @Hillsdale. His award-winning work hangs in our nation’s courts, campuses & @HillsdaleInDC’s Kirby Center. Now, step inside his recreated studio in our…

BLOG | This time of year frequently calls to mind the famous quote from John Adams that the day “ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward…

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A faction is any group that pursues an interest opposed to the rights of citizens or the interests of the community. The causes of faction are sown into man’s nature. The extended republic and representation help prevent majority factions. Full episode 👇

The Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution because they feared a large, centralized government. They lost the immediate debate but succeeded in securing a Bill of Rights. Listen and subscribe at the Hillsdale College Podcast Network. #HillsdaleCollege…

NEW COURSE | What role should modern citizens play in upholding the vision of the Founders as expressed in "The Federalist," and how can these 85 essays inform contemporary debates about the Constitution and good governance? Learn how liberty and prudence shape civic life in our…

Madison wrote, “A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government.” In a republic, your voice matters. In what ways can citizens today ensure that their voices continue to matter in a republic? Are there modern threats to this foundational…

In what ways can studying the original design of our government empower individuals today to defend self-government and resist the erosion of liberty? "The Federalist" reveals how our government was meant to work and empowers you to defend liberty. Take this important step…

BLOG | The Roman Empire may have fallen in 476 AD, but its legacy was one of the most momentous in human history. bit.ly/3DECGVn #RomanEmpire #selfgovernment

Publius argues that the Constitution incorporates many improvements to the science of politics, including a larger territory from which to draw the best talents. bit.ly/3U1gk4Y

BLOG | The news has been flooded in recent weeks with articles about constitutional battles between the President and the judiciary regarding immigration law. But these battles would have surprised the founders. Today, we have the kind of judiciary that acts mostly to inhibit a…

BLOG | John Adams wrote that “all the ages of the world have not produced a greater statesman and philosopher united than Cicero.” Speaking over 1800 years after the death of antiquity’s most famous orator, John Adams attested to the enduring power of Cicero’s extraordinary life.…

We Americans today owe those who pledged everything they had to guarantee our freedoms. We should learn about them and be inspired by them to restore and perpetuate the blessings of liberty. Happy Independence Day! @charliekirk11 @hughhewitt @VDHanson @BasedMikeLee