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Constitutional and Legal Issues

The Journal of The James Madison Institute

"The Role of the Judiciary in a Democratic Republic"
by Edwin Meese
Spring 2005 Journal

"Devolving Power from Washington, DC to the States"
by Fred Barnes and Grover Norquist
Spring 2005 Journal

"A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution"
Book Review by Peter Schorsch
Spring 2005 Journal

Morality and the Rule of Law
by Kenneth L. Connor
Spring 2005 Journal

"Florida's Politicized Constitutional Amendment Process: An Overview"
by Susan MacManus
Spring 2005 Journal

The Journal of The James Madison Institute
by various authors
Winter 2005 Journal

The Journal of The James Madison Institute
Special edition covering the 2004 Proposed Consitutional Amendments
by various authors
Fall 2004 Journal

"Implementing Florida’s Constitutional Amendments: Truth and Consequences"
by Susan A. MacManus
Spring 2003 Journal

"Is There a Doctor in the House?"
by James C. McDowell
Winter 2003 Journal

"Problem of Torts: Need for Reform?"
by Charles M. Trippe
Summer 2002 Journal

"American Journalism and the Constitution"
by Tony Snow
Spring 2002 Journal

"The Role of the Judiciary in a Democratic Republic"
by Edwin Meese
Fall 2001 Journal

"Restitution As an Objective of the Criminal Justice System"
by Bruce L. Benson
Winter 2001 Journal

"Attorneys’ Fees Rip-Off "
by Tait Trussell
Summer 2000 Journal

"The Good Son"
by Ray Wisher
November/December 1999 Journal

"The Answers Are Simple: Admitting Them is Hard"
by Ray Wisher
July/August 1999 Journal

"Florida’s Unethical Tobacco Deal"
by Randall G. Holcombe
May/June 1999 Journal

"Playing at Being Bad"
by Ray Wisher
January/February 1999 Journal

"An Idea That Works"
by Martha W. Barnett
September/October 1998 Journal

"A Bad Idea Gets Worse"
by Kenneth L. Connor
September/October 1998 Journal

"Kids Killing Kids"
by Ray Wisher
September/October 1998 Journal

"Book Review: Out of Order: Arrogance, Corruption, and Incompetence on the Bench"
by John F. Lowndes
September/October 1998 Journal

"Broken Trust"
by Ray Wisher
July/August 1998 Journal

 

Backgrounders

"Property Rights At Risk?"
by J. B. Ruhl
Backgrounder #46, September 2005

"Public Employee Collective Bargaining: The Florida Experience"
by Robert "Jake" Bebber
Backgrounder #45, August 2005

"Florida’s Constitutional Ballot Initiatives: Is This Any Way To Run a Government?"
by Douglas S. Bailey
Backgrounder #39, May 2003 

"Eleven Steps to a Safer Florida: How to Stop the Violent Crime Epidemic"
by Mary Kate Cary
Backgrounder #12, January 1994

 

Point of Views

A Better Approach to Hurricane Recovery
by Forest Thigpen and J. Robert McClure, III
November 29, 2005

If Power Corrupts, What About Unions?
by George C. Leef
October 17, 2005

Happy Constitution Day, America
by Robert F. Sanchez
September 16, 2005

Public Employee Unions: 'Political Kryptonite'
by Robert F. Sanchez
September 6, 2006

It's Time to Fight 'Judicial Imperialism'
by Carlos Muniz
August 17, 2005

School Choice and the Blaine Game
by Patrick Cox
January 18, 2005

Just Say "No" To Petition Initiatives
by Kelly Layman
August 15, 2002

Be Careful...You Might Not Get What You Wish For
by Edwin Moore
August 8, 2002

Lying About Infrastructure Costs: Implications for Florida High-Speed Rail
by Wendell Cox
July 24, 2002

Teachers Union Selling Out Its Members In Constitutional Amendment Drive
by Gary Landry
July 15, 2002

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
by Peter Doherty
July 2, 2002

Those With Nothing To Hide Have Nothing To Fear
by Peter Doherty
June 27, 2002

Transit's 40-Year Record Low
by Wendell Cox
June 13, 2002

High Speed Rail:  All Are Not Aboard
by Kelly Layman
January 2, 2002

Lawsuits or Legislation?
by Edwin Moore
December 21, 2000

Would You Want a Train in Your Backyard?
by Edwin Moore
October 13, 2000

Legislature Slows Spending Machine
by John R. Smith
May 1, 1996

Determining Gubenatorial Incapacity: It's Time To Reform The Florida Constitution
by Daniel F. Walker
February 1, 1996



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