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The Doctrine of Compelling State Interest: A Justification for Tyranny
Unalienable rights are absolute. Any doctrine that permits their infringement is a license for tyranny.

Peter Serefine
Feb 194 min read
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The Right to Travel and the Unconstitutional Overreach of TSA Screening
The right to travel is fundamental, yet TSA screenings subject all to searches without suspicion—violating the Fourth Amendment’s intent.

Peter Serefine
Feb 123 min read
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Fascism and Communism: Two Sides of the Same Collectivist Coin
Fascism and communism are rival siblings, not opposites—both centralize power, suppress dissent, and control the economy.

Peter Serefine
Feb 54 min read
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Conservatives Are Left Without a Party in Modern Politics
Conservatives, rooted in small government and liberty, are now politically homeless in a system detached from their values.

Peter Serefine
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Agreement on Limited Government
Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists agreed: the federal government must be limited to the enumerated powers in the Constitution.

Peter Serefine
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Founders’ Vision: Why Federal Regulatory Power Risks Tyranny
The Constitution of the United States is a remarkable document, meticulously crafted to prevent the concentration of power ...

Peter Serefine
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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The Jamestown Settlement
The Jamestown settlement, established in 1607, stands as a pivotal chapter in the early history of the United States, marked by ambitious...

Peter Serefine
Nov 28, 20249 min read
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The Misuse of Birthright Citizenship and a Pathway to Reform
Birthright citizenship, intended for freed slaves, is now misused, creating undue strain and incentivizing chain migration.

Peter Serefine
Nov 27, 20245 min read
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Embracing the Nebraska Method: A Path to a More Inclusive Electoral Process
The Nebraska method offers a fairer path to an inclusive democracy, empowering every vote and ensuring diverse political representation.

Peter Serefine
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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The Misplaced Focus on the Presidency: The Constitutional Role of the Executive Branch
The president’s primary role is to enforce laws passed by Congress, not to create or selectively apply them.

Peter Serefine
Nov 5, 20246 min read
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Justice Denied: The Barriers to Holding Local Government Accountable
Justice should be about the merits of a case, not the technicalities of court procedures.

Peter Serefine
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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The Constitution's Restraint on Federal Power: A Benefit for All Sides
Limiting federal power preserves freedom, fosters innovation, and ensures government serves the people, not the other way around.

Peter Serefine
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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Why Separation of Powers is Essential
"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." – James Madison, Federalist No. 51, on why separation of powers is vital to prevent tyranny.

Peter Serefine
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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The General Welfare Clause: Misused and Abused
Over the years, the General Welfare Clause has been stretched far beyond its original meaning. It has been used to justify...

Peter Serefine
Oct 20, 20243 min read
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Monetary Policy and the Coin Money Clause: What the Founders Intended
The Founders favored a currency backed by gold and silver, ensuring stability and trust, unlike today's fiat money dependent on government t

Peter Serefine
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Consolidating Liberty Lighthouse: Tools, Resources, and a New Path to Constitutional Education
I’m excited to announce that we are in the process of consolidating all of our content, tools, and resources under one platform

Peter Serefine
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Labels: Progressive, Liberal, and Conservative
In today’s political climate, labels like progressive, liberal, and conservative are thrown around freely

Peter Serefine
Oct 12, 20245 min read
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