Category Archives: United States Constitution

The U.S. Constitution is a remarkable construct …

Posted on 26 November 2020 by ecoquant

… well suited for the early 19th century. Updated 2020-12-05 The New York Times reports today that the United States Supreme Court … late Wednesday night barred restrictions on religious services in New York that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo had … Continue reading →

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What if Juliana v United States fails?

Posted on 21 January 2019 by ecoquant

This is a replica of a comment I made at another site. As of 23:55 EST on 21st January, it hasn’t been release from moderation. Perhaps the moderator is busy. I do not know. I am proceeding as if it … Continue reading →

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The 1793 Fugitive Slave Act and Sanctuary Cities for Slaves in the United States

Posted on 2 April 2017 by ecoquant

Interesting piece, from WBUR’s Cognescenti, about the town of Lowell, MA choosing to be a sanctuary city for slaves — in defiance of a standing federal law. That was followed in 1850 by the Fugitive Slave Law, which subjected state … Continue reading →

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Evidence this form of government and Constitution does not know how to address climate disruption

Posted on 27 October 2016 by ecoquant

Evidence this form of government and Constitution does not know how to address let alone solve climate disruption … Look at the topsy-turvy plight of Washington State’s Initiative 732 Carbon Fee-and-Dividend bill: Even people who think it’s a good idea … Continue reading →

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