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The Ratchet Effect and the Erosion of Liberty

August 24, 2023 Op-Ed

The Constitution “is not a suicide pact,” said Justice Arthur Goldberg in the court’s opinion in the 1963 Supreme Court case of Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez. His statement highlights a fundamental truth: in times of crisis, governments often feel compelled to take extraordinary measures to protect their citizens and maintain order. However, this desire to act swiftly and … Read more

Is This the Least Important Part of the Constitution?

August 19, 2023 Op-Ed

Most people are familiar with the Constitution’s preamble. A lot of people were required to memorize it in school. But while the preamble is arguably the best-known part of the Constitution, it is the least important.

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CBDCs: The Ultimate Tool of Financial Intrusion

September 24, 2024August 10, 2023 Dr. Jonathan Newman

“Experts” at the Federal Reserve and other central banks proudly broadcast the potential “financial inclusion” that could be achieved with a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In the Fed’s main CBDC paper, “Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation,” they make it clear: “Promoting financial inclusion—particularly for economically vulnerable households and … Read more

Lessons from Socilaized Medicine: “Britain’s National Health Service is a god that has failed.”

August 6, 2023 Op-Ed

The day after America celebrated its independence and its founding principles of self-governance and liberty, across the pond, Britain paid tribute to its values of collectivism and statism by commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS).

Dems’ ‘Net Zero’ Fantasies Are Pie In The Sky

January 29, 2026August 6, 2023 Op-Ed

We all want to protect the environment. But lefty pols are making reckless promises to “transition” entirely to renewables — wind and solar — within a few years. Never mind that Joe Public will get clobbered with huge electric bills, blackouts, unaffordable car prices, and layoffs in many industries. Getting to green nirvana on the Left’s timetable will be hell for ordinary people.

Conspiracy Theories vs Government Practices, What Was Known in 2021

October 29, 2024August 6, 2023 Joseph Mirzoeff

The government got one right on light bulbs. Therefore the government is right/truthful as a rule, and conspiracy theorists are wrong about most things, including Ivermectin.

The Simplicity and Significance of Mutual Economic Exchange

August 5, 2023 Op-Ed

Economic exchange stands as the defining essence of any economy, epitomizing the intricate web of interconnected transactions that shape its very existence. In essence, an economy derives its essence from the culmination of individual exchanges.

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‘Facebook Files’ Reveal Despicable Disregard for the Constitution

August 1, 2023 Op-Ed

Last week’s revelation that Facebook took orders from the Biden Administration to censor even accurate information about Covid is the latest example of the US government’s disregard for our Constitution.

Keene High School Took a 10K Grant From CCP Connected Asia Society

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Chinese influence operations in American Education have focused primarily on Colleges and Universities. For example, after years of warnings, UNH ended its Confucius Institute in 2021 (UNH is still getting CCP grant money through 2024). But China has also invested millions in public schools.

Three Essentials to Understand the Constitution

July 26, 2023 Op-Ed

Textualism is a prominent framework for interpreting the Constitution, particularly in conservative circles. Adherents of this school generally believe you can understand the Constitution simply by reading the words in the document and determining the “plain meaning” of the text. This differs from the “intent” of the framers or the “original meaning” as understood by … Read more

Today in History: The Fairfax Resolves Adopted – Condemning British Constitutional Violations

July 18, 2023 Op-Ed

On July 18, 1774, a committee led by George Washington in Fairfax County, Virginia, voted to adopt the Fairfax Resolves condemning British actions against the colonies and calling for an embargo on British imports and exports. It represented growing colonial resistance, which ultimately led to a British gun control program and the march on Lexington and … Read more

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Ben & Jerry’s Says, “Hold My Bud Light!”

August 23, 2023July 8, 2023 Rob Roper

Okay… So, by now you have probably heard that Ben & Jerry’s, in a “Hold my Bud Light” attempt to see who can alienate the most customers with one Tweet, kicked off July 4th with the statement, “It’s high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it.”

Brookfield Author John Klar Releases New Farming Book

July 11, 2023July 6, 2023 Op-Ed

Attorney and farmer John Klar has released a book with Vermont’s Chelsea Green Publishing titled Small Farm Republic: Why Conservatives Must Embrace Local Agriculture, Reject Climate Alarmism, and Lead an Environmental Revival.

SB272 Parental Rights, still needs your support/help

April 20, 2023 Op-Ed

These are the final numbers posted online for SB272 Support: 2010 | Oppose: 2911 | Neutral: 2 Next steps, the Committee with have a vote on this probably next week and then on to the House for a full floor vote either on May 4th, 11th or 18th which it must pass (OTP) or will die.

SUPPORT SB272 Parental Rights Bill

March 27, 2023 Op-Ed

If you haven’t already, please take 1 minute and register your support for the Senate version of the Parental Rights bill; if you already did register, thanks. Take an extra couple of minutes and pass along for others to register their support. Our kids need to be protected!!!!

Online High School Secrets!!!

March 12, 2023 Op-Ed

I’m coming clean about the online secrets amongst teens in public high schools. I’m outing the savvy kids methods to mess around with whatever they want to on their Chromebooks.

Children’s Health Defense New England – Facing the Data: Covid-19

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Op-Ed

Health Freedom New Hampshire and Children’s Health Defense New England Chapter teamed up for this presentation on February 18, 2023, at Hope Chapel in Keene, New Hampshire.

So Kids, What Did We Learn From This Week’s House Session (Feb 22-23)?

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Judy Aron

We learned that when Republicans show up and stay for the session, we can stop bad bills and move along good ones. That was the main theme throughout the 2-day voting marathon. Apparently, we were still unable to stop some very bad bills, too (read on).

The Bible or the Axe: A Presentation by Pastor William Levi

November 12, 2024February 22, 2023 Hal Shurtleff

Camp Constitution was honored to sponsor recent speaking engagements in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire for Pastor William Levi, founder of Operation Nehemiah Missions and the author of The Bible or the Axe.

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Camp Constitution Offers Judge Free Tuition to Avoid Further Embarrassment When Questioned About the Constitution

January 28, 2023 Op-Ed

On January 25, during her confirmation hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Charnelle Bjelkengren was asked by Senator John Kennedy if she knew what Article V of the U.S. Constitution does. She said that it didn’t come to mind.