A major plank of the legal abortion argument has always been that it would decrease poverty. It’s now been several decades since Roe v. Wade, and the numbers don’t hold up.
Link: On Rights
All forms of government have some sense of rights. But natural rights exist independent of government and its laws.
#ILeftTheGOP – My Declaration of Independence
I will plant myself like a tree beside the river of truth and, since the Republican Party no longer resides there, I must stand there alone and independent.
Episode 2 – New Centrism and the Sphere of Natural Law
Justin Stapley explains new centrism further and delves into what constitutes the sphere of natural law, explaining several of the ways both parties have abandoned it.
My Viral Tweet, The Republican Party, and The Difficult Choice Before Me
Should I take a principled stand and leave the Republican Party?
The Senate Says No To New Witnesses
With only two defectors, the Republican majority in the US Senate voted to reject hearing any additional witnesses or considering any further evidence in the ongoing impeachment trial of President Trump.
Link: Voting Should Be the Culmination of Civic Engagement
In my latest article for The Federalist Coalition, I argue that low voter participation rates are only a symptom of poor civic engagement.
Article 2 Isn’t a Blank Check
Impeachment is about the illegitimate use of legitimate powers.
Episode 1 – The Reluctant Centrist
Justin Stapley introduces himself and his new podcast. (Direct download link and transcript)
No, The Call Wasn’t Perfect
I continue to see so many rank-and-file Republicans push insanely faulty talking points day in and day out.