Government vs. Freedom: How Rules and Power Really Work

Government vs. Freedom: How Rules and Power Really Work

Who makes the rules—and who really holds the power? In this powerful talk, attorney and constitutional scholar Clifford Ribner breaks down how rules, power, and government are connected—and what that means for your freedom today. You’ll discover: Why rules are...
The Guarantee Clause and the Fight Against Tyranny: Part 2

The Guarantee Clause and the Fight Against Tyranny: Part 2

In Part 2 of his series on the Guarantee Clause, Clifford Ribner reveals how the Founders used this vital clause to fight every form of tyranny—especially rule by a corrupt minority. James Madison, the principal author of the Constitution, saw firsthand how state...
The Guarantee Clause and Your Freedom: Part 1

The Guarantee Clause and Your Freedom: Part 1

What does the Constitution really promise you? In this first part of the series, Clifford Ribner breaks down the Guarantee Clause in Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution—a powerful sentence that promises every state a republican form of government. This...