CONSTITUTION

May 16 2026POLITICS

Peru’s New Constitution Dream: A Radical Shift on the Horizon

Roberto Sanchez, a 57‑year‑old congressman from the Together for Peru party, has taken the political stage by promising a complete rewrite of the country’s constitution. His campaign is built on the idea that the 1990s charter, drafted under former President Alberto Fujimori—father of the current se

reading time less than a minute
May 12 2026POLITICS

Who Decides When the U. S. Goes to War?

Back in 1942, Congress last officially declared war. Since then, presidents have sent troops overseas over 100 times without that same approval. The Constitution says Congress should handle war declarations, but presidents argue they can act fast when they see a threat. A 1973 law tried to fix this

reading time less than a minute
May 05 2026RELIGION

What the Founders Really Thought About Religion

The idea that America’s founders built a Christian nation gets repeated often, but history isn’t that simple. Many key figures in early U. S. leadership weren’t strict Christians. Some rejected core beliefs, while others stayed vague—leaving room for debate even among experts. This complicates the p

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Presidential Powers Under the Spotlight

Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for

reading time less than a minute
Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Vice‑President Role Back in Cameroon: What It Means

Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr

reading time less than a minute
Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Checks and Balances Still Matter—Even in a “New World”

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about whether a president can sidestep the Constitution with a signature. Many observers expected the justices to debate a new military plan overseas. Instead, the room buzzed about an older promise made at home—birthright citizenship. A top lawyer argued

reading time less than a minute
Feb 23 2026POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship: Soil Beats Blood

The U. S. Constitution says anyone born on American soil and under its flag is a citizen, no matter who their parents are. This rule does not care about race, gender, religion, or whether the parents are U. S. citizens. It simply looks at where a baby is born and that the country’s flag is abo

reading time less than a minute
Feb 12 2026OPINION

License Plate Cameras: A Double-Edged Sword

In Norfolk, Virginia, a recent court decision gave the green light to the use of Flock Safety's license plate cameras. These cameras, which are now over 700 in the Hampton Roads area, have sparked a heated debate. The judge ruled that they don't violate privacy rights because they don't track people

reading time less than a minute
Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Why Congress Matters in War Decisions

Senator Lisa Murkowski is making waves by standing up for Congress's role in war decisions. She's been vocal about the need for Congress to approve military actions, especially in Venezuela. This isn't about politics; it's about following the Constitution. The U. S. has been taking actions that coul

reading time less than a minute
Jan 27 2026POLITICS

Indiana Senate Votes to Change Bail Rules

The Indiana Senate recently approved two bills that could change how bail is handled in the state. These bills aim to amend the state constitution, allowing judges to deny bail for crimes other than murder or treason. The changes would let judges keep dangerous suspects in jail if they believe relea

reading time less than a minute