Tag: Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights – Step One

On June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced a series of amendments to the US Constitution in the first session of Congress. These proposed amendments were meant to address the concerns of the Anti-Federalists who feared that the new national government would trample individual liberties. Ultimately, these proposals led to the adoption of the Bill of... Continue Reading →

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The Sentinel of Liberty

In a development that will undoubtedly alter the course of our young Republic, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, have been ratified this day, December 15, 1791. This momentous occasion marks a significant, albeit begrudging, concession by the Federal government in recognizing and protecting the liberties of... Continue Reading →

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