Rob Natelson

Think Freedom

This latest survey—like all the previous ones—confirms that when the Constitution uses the word “Commerce,” it does so to mean only mercantile trade and its incidents.

The effect of this constitutional provision . . . is only to allow a state to defend itself fully—and without congressional consent—when invaded or about to be invaded.

The Independence Institute is the oldest of the state-based think tanks. We mix Colorado issues with work on the U.S. Constitution.

If we are not to lose our freedom entirely, we shall have to find a way to restore the Commerce Clause to something like its original scope.

In 2021, Americans almost lost their election system thought congressional bills that might pass next time if we do not amendment the Constitution to stop them.

Think Freedom

Think Freedom

Term limits on the Supreme Court are justified, but must be balanced by term limits on Congress.

CI-128, if enacted, could be used as a legal wedge for child mutilation and the invasion of women’s sports by biological males.