Benjamin Rush is a well-known doctor during the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence. However, if you ask most young Americans, “Can you give me some Benjamin Rush facts?”, most of them couldn’t answer the question. We want some Benjamin Rush facts, including his influence on Thomas Paine writing Common Sense, his …
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Republic Vs. Democracy: Is America a Republic or a Democracy, and How Did the Founding Fathers Pick?
The founders of America had one of THE most unique opportunities in history: the Founding Fathers were able to pick a republic vs. a democracy. They got to raise a “baby government” and shape it into whatever they wanted. They could have formed any type of government: an oligarchy, a monarchy, a democracy, a dictatorship, …
Natural Rights and Western Civilization: How the Declaration of Independence Makes Natural Rights Law
Natural rights form a necessary basis for western civilization. But back when Thomas Jefferson borrowed ancient philosophy and religion to form the concept of “natural rights”, and it was foreign to Britain’s ears. Natural rights answer many questions of today. Why is abortion wrong? Natural rights (every person, no matter how small or young, has …
Twisted Words: The War on Words Is Redefining Culture and the English Language
The War on Words is a hot topic in mainstream conservative news outlets. We protest that words are being twisted and redefined in the English language. When words are twisted, everything in life changes. Meaning, emotions, understanding, conversations, and life itself takes on a different color. What is it like when a society loses its …
The Amazing History of George Mason: Father of the Bill of Rights
Who do you think of when you picture the Founding Fathers? The first man that comes to my mind is George Washington. Then I think of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin. But what about George Mason? The Father of the Bill of Rights. An advocate for the emancipation of slaves. A neighbor of …
H.R. 619: Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortion
Visit Voter Voice to urge your congressional representatives to sign H.R. 619! Imagine having survived a brutal attack in an alleyway, alone on a dark night. No one was around to help you. A group of gangsters hit you, break your bones, and leave you bloody and alone, barely conscious. You survive… but barely. Years …
What is H.R. 1? Ten Things You Should Know About It.
H.R. 1, also known as the For the People Act, was passed by the House of Representatives (220-210) on March 3, 2021. At nearly 800 pages, the bill is a monstrous piece of legislation to reform the American election process The bill’s stated purpose is as follows: “To expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, …