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Political Ambition: Federalist Papers Index
The index in my translations* of The Federalist Papers is different than other indexes. Instead of referring to page numbers, each subject refers to the…
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Why should we study The Federalist Papers?
You don't have to read the Constitution first!
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I’ve been writing my articles about the US Constitution on Substack for a few years now. And I really appreciate the people who have subscribed to my…
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January 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars. Very well done. Skip the Glenn Beck book and read this instead.
Amazon Review in on January 26, 2023
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“Group Think,” Group Behavior
I first heard the term "group think" in a managerial class at the University of Iowa in 1990. At the time, I was surprised by two things: I had never…
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Mary E. Webster

June 2023

Modern English Translation of The Federalist Papers: How the US Constitution Blocks the Abuse of Power, Growth of Tyranny, and Defends…
I am a professional translator with an AAS degree from St. Paul College. I worked as a translator both in the community, at the University of Iowa, and…
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What are the "most important" Federalist Papers?
Saying that some Federalist Papers are "more important" than others gives the wrong impression! Some have more information than others. Some are better…
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Who Wrote the Federalist Papers?
The United States Constitution is a contract between the citizens of the United States and the federal government. Although we don’t always do it, we…
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April 2023

Constitution Limits Federal Government
Why do we need a constitution? The Constitution limits the federal government’s power and authority. “The federal government will not have the whole…
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We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal…[Declaration of Independence]
Why is the equality of people the first "self-evident" truth mentioned in the Declaration of Independence? Because the Founding Fathers hated the…
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My qualifications to teach the U.S. Constitution
Although I have several college degrees and a bunch of famous ancestors, neither makes me qualified to teach the United States Constitution. My…
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