Join the Institute on the Constitution and Privacy Academy for two powerful November events focused on restoring liberty and protecting privacy. Learn the constitutional foundations of freedom with Larry Mayo on Nov. 13, then discover five practical steps to exit the surveillance state on Nov. 19. Together, these sessions connect timeless principles with modern tools to safeguard your rights—both online and off.

It took more than 20 years, but the REAL ID Act of 2005 is finally being enforced. While several people have talked about the requirements for a REAL ID, and whether or not they even need one, I haven’t heard anyone ask one very important question: Is it legal?

The question of if and when parents should be allowed to opt their children out of certain activities and curriculum in public schools has been raging for quite a while. With our society’s rapidly changing standards, the need for parents to oversee and control the upbringing of their children has become even more important.

How many of you know about the Johnson Amendment? Because if you’ve ever donated to a church or other charity, you’ve been impacted by it. This limitation on freedom of speech has been in effect for over 70 years. Now the House of Representatives is trying to remedy this infringement.

Privacy versus safety has always been a constitutional tug-of-war. The case of Scholl and Bednarz v. Illinois State Police puts the issue front and center, questioning whether warrantless use of automatic license plate readers violates the Fourth Amendment. Are ALPRs a tool for security, or a dangerous step toward mass surveillance?

At IOTC, nothing compares to the impact of a live Constitution course—real conversations, face-to-face learning, and a stronger commitment to liberty. This fall, Delaware is set to host four in-person courses with certified instructors. Whether you're a student, parent, or community leader, these classes offer more than instruction—they equip you to defend and live out constitutional principles in your community.

Freedom is worth celebrating—and learning about. That’s why Institute on the Constitution Senior Instructor Larry Mayo is teaming up with the Sussex County GOP for a one-of-a-kind event that blends civic engagement with a festive end-of-summer atmosphere.

Explore the newest Supreme Court decision in Bondi v. Vanderstok and what it means for gun rights. Learn how redefinitions by the ATF may set precedents that dilute constitutional limits, blur legislative authority, and infringe on individual liberties.

One of the most persistent and misleading assumptions in modern political discourse is that America is a democracy. But this was never the vision of our Founders.

Sometimes life gets in the way, and that can happen with studying the Constitution too. The good news is, it's never too late to get back on track. With some simple strategies, you can pick up the pace and feel confident in your understanding of this crucial material.

Answer – The word “immigration” does not appear in the U.S. Constitution or any of its Amendments. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 does read, “… To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, …”.

Glenn has asked me to expand a bit on our discussion of America’s Progressives from Friday’s television show, which I’ll do in this and four subsequent pieces for the newsletter.  In today’s piece, I’ll explain who the Progressives were and why they were important.

When a reviewer wishes to give special recognition to a book, he predicts that it will still be read “a hundred years from now.” The Law, first published as a pamphlet in June, 1850, is already more than a hundred years old. And because its truths are eternal, it will still be read when another century has passed.

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Pray fervently for God’s will in America and for a spiritual awakening. Strengthen your faith and help others learn the truth of God’s Word, the Constitution, and our Biblical heritage. Take action by educating, engaging, and boldly standing for Godly principles in your family, church, and community.

If you have religious views within the Judaic or Christian tradition that founded America, big institutions are lining up to flatten your freedom to believe. This includes Big Government, Big Corporate, Big Media, Big Education, and Big Advocacy. Guided by a secular worldview, these powers have combined to declare war against your freedom to openly hold your religious beliefs, and they are not hesitant to inflict painful sanctions.

This is often a very difficult topic to discuss, because many Christians believe, and indeed have been told, to keep their faith out of the public/government arena, and that once they have been saved, they are citizens of God’s government (Heaven) and that is all that counts. There is another broader view that encompasses our Christian lives while we live on earth.

To evaluate the potential role of the Christian Church in the 2016 election, a national survey among spiritually active Christians who are politically conservative or moderate was conducted during July and August of 2015. The research was conducted by the American Culture & Faith Institute, a division of United in Purpose – Education, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization located in northern California. The research was directed by George Barna.

Now regarding Romans 13:1-6, what people so often miss is the repeated phrase “minister of God.” Note that it is repeated three times in the passage. We know that when Scripture repeats a phrase it does so for emphasis, so three times means pay very close attention to this phrase.

As we gain knowledge and understanding of our nation’s Biblical founding, particularly as it relates to law and government, we simultaneously become aware of America’s catastrophic fall from those principles.  How should a Christian respond to this?  Is it “too late” to restore the foundations?  Is it possible for anyone to really impact positive change or is the system too far gone?