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James Madison belongs on the Liberty Walk
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James Madison belongs on the Liberty Walk

Hanging in the back of the Kirby Center’s Van Andel Room is a small painting of George Washington and James Madison by retired Hillsdale College art professor Sam Knecht. They stand in the halls of the Philadelphia state house, the first to arrive at the Constitutional Convention. Madison’s five-foot, four-inch frame stands in stark contrast...

Hillsdale should invite Kavanaugh to speak at  its 2019 commencement
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Hillsdale should invite Kavanaugh to speak at its 2019 commencement

Brett Kavanaugh will be President Donald Trump’s greatest legacy. For the first time in generations, the Supreme Court has a conservative majority. To celebrate this new era of American politics, Hillsdale should invite Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to speak at its 2019 Commencement. Kavanaugh is an audacious choice for commencement speaker. Just like Hillsdale,...

Michigan voters should reject Proposal 2
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Michigan voters should reject Proposal 2

Democrats on a national level are taking an interest in Michigan state politics. “In Michigan, the current electoral system is unfair and is so rigged that politicians can now pick their voters, instead of allowing citizens to choose their representatives,”  Eric Holder, former President Barack Obama’s Attorney General, said. Holder’s national Democratic redistricting group, “Voters...

Heritage’s John Malcolm addresses Gorsuch at Federalist Society inaugural event
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Heritage’s John Malcolm addresses Gorsuch at Federalist Society inaugural event

Although President Donald Trump has selected Judge Neil Gorsuch for the open U.S. Supreme Court seat, John Malcolm said Saturday Gorsuch’s appointment will not make a large difference yet. “It is important to remember that the Gorsuch appointment is not likely to fundamentally change the balance of power on the court,” Malcolm said. Malcolm, director...