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A republic, if we can keep it—and the time for choosing is now

As we celebrate Independence Day, we must remember that America’s survival as a free republic depends not on kings or strongmen, but on citizens brave enough to defend liberty and justice for all.
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July 4, 2025

Brooks encourages Americans to celebrate independence, foundational principles

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, urged Americans to celebrate the Fourth of July, our independence, and the foundational principles that have made America the greatest nation in world. “On July 4th, 1776, America’s Founding Fathers launched history’s greatest experiment,” Brooks said. “The Founders sought to answer a question no one had asked before. Can a nation … Continued
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July 6, 2020
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Philosopher kings on the Supreme Court usurp Congress and the people. Again.

According to ancient Greek philosopher Plato, it is the great thinkers, or philosophers, who are best suited to govern society. Dubbed “philosopher kings” they use wisdom, Plato says, to determine how society should operate. Ours is not a country governed by philosopher kings. The Founding Fathers, instead, predicated our government as one of the people. … Continued
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June 19, 2020
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Star Chamber impeachment driven by Trump hatred, not American values

An abusive, unlawful practice of the English courts from the 15th to 17th centuries was so rampant and unfair that protections against it were written into our U.S. Constitution. This hated and feared practice took place in the Star Chamber. The creators of the Star Chamber described it as a tool to stamp out corruption … Continued
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November 6, 2019
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It’s a “right” — beware

I will begin this article with a simple question: Is Public Education aRight?  One may be reluctant to respond, after reading the title of this article.  Let me recast this; I encourage you to ask a co-worker, neighbor or friend this question without any preface.  My guess is they would quickly respond with a resounding … Continued
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September 13, 2019
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Give them an inch, they’ll take your rights

Last week, I had the great experience to join my colleagues in a little friendly competition at the Congressional Clays Competition hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. It was great to express our Second Amendment rights with some healthy rivalry, but it reminded me of those in this country who cannot express this right freely. … Continued
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May 21, 2019