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July 8, 2024
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The Summer 2024 Presidential Succession Crisis Explodes

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July 8, 2024
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After Thursday night's presidential debate, one thing is clear: Joe Biden will NOT be nominated at the Democratic Convention. He will be persuaded to announce that he will not run for re-election — a reversion to his 2020 campaign pledge, made to assuage voter concerns about his age, that he would serve as a one-term president. Read More ›

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July 8, 2024
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25th Amendment: Acting President Is Not Being President

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July 8, 2024
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Calls abound for the removal of President Biden over his objection, using the involuntary disability provision, with Vice-President Kamala Harris to then assume the presidency. What the text of Section 4 makes clear, however, is than under that provision, she can be Acting President only. Section 3, covering voluntary disability, provides the same. Read More ›

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June 10, 2024
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“Presidential Succession” featuring John Wohlstetter

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June 10, 2024
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Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, discussing his new book, Presidential Succession, a timely dialogue on the transfer of presidential power, the 25th Amendment, and the new protection measure for senior officials. Based on thorough research, Wohlstetter will present innovative proposals for addressing such crucial matters. Read More ›

^{Bruce Chapman
May 3, 2024
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Documentary Hopes to Inspire Nation to Address Homelessness Crisis

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May 3, 2024
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Last night, a VIP Exclusive screening of the documentary "Americans With No Address" was held in Bellevue, Washington. The documentary stars Billy Baldwin, and features Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Robert Marbut who also served as Executive Producer. Read More ›

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^{Bruce Chapman
April 16, 2024
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Published Today: The Conservative Environmentalist

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April 16, 2024
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Published today is Benji Backer’s book on how government ties up sound conservation policy in red tape that immobilizes real reform. Benji is a University of Washington grad I was proud to have as a Chapman Fellow at Discovery Institute a few years back. Read More ›

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April 1, 2024
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Presidential Succession

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Presidential Succession traces the history from the 1787 founding of the American constitutional republic to the present. It covers the relevant provisions of the Constitution, associated laws, and how they worked in practice. It also traces the history of presidential protection, with special emphasis on the evolving role of the Secret Service, plus sections on continuity of government and mass Read More ›

Mount Rushmore National Monument near Keystone, South Dakota on July 26, 2013.

^{Scott S. Powell
February 19, 2024
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Washington And Lincoln Wouldn’t Recognize America Today

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February 19, 2024
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America is being assaulted on many more fronts than at the time of the American War of Independence. Our challenge today is one of commitment. The founders were willing to give their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to establish independence and create a new nation. We are called to do no less to save this country. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
January 13, 2024
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Martin Luther King Jr.: More Relevant Than Ever

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January 13, 2024
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Few American leaders have remained as clearheaded about the dangers of groupthink as King. He reminds us of Emerson’s words: “Whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist.” And drawing on Apostle Paul’s teachings, King implored that, “Any Christian who blindly accepts the opinions of the majority and in fear and timidity follows a path of expediency and social approval is a mental and spiritual slave.” Read More ›

Heavy wrecking ball crane demolishing old building against blue sky in Magdeburg Germany. Building dismantling and construction waste disposal recycling service

^{Scott S. Powell
January 9, 2024
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You Bet We Can Defeat Left’s US Demolition Plans

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January 9, 2024
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This new year Americans need to think differently about their personal goals because the country that makes their aspirations possible is in a late stage of a planned and controlled demolition. Read More ›

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December 20, 2023
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Woke Attempt to Remove Reconciliation Monument with Scott Powell

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December 20, 2023
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Journalists Interviewing. Female Speaker Answering Questions

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December 20, 2023
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Journalism, a Reckoning

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December 20, 2023
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You know journalism is flailing when Economist columnist James Bennet writes a piece that pretty much blew up his old home. The headline: "When the New York Times lost its way." Read More ›

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December 18, 2023
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Who Would Destroy the Reconciliation Monument at This Time of Year?

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December 18, 2023
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t is a sad chapter in American history when the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, takes naked action that is an affront to Congress and the separation of powers by running roughshod over Amendment 364 of the Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Defense Appropriations bill that prohibits the use of funds for the removal of any monument in Arlington National Cemetery. Read More ›