Winsome Earle-Sears, originally from Jamaica, is a distinguished American politician and the first Black female Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. A Marine Corps veteran, she has held various educational and governmental roles. Active in community service, Winsome also has experience in business and education. She is dedicated to helping others.
Category Archives: Republican Party
Dallas Crime: Correlation ≠ Causation
During a Dallas City Council discussion over a proposed charter amendment to increase the number of Dallas Police Department officers, Council Members Paula Blackmon and Gay Donnell Willis expressed concerns, correlating an increase in police with higher crime rates. However, crime in Dallas is influenced by various factors beyond police numbers, including illegal immigration, drug-related crime, and family structure. There is a need for informed citizen involvement and prayer for wise leaders.
My Wish List for The Republican National Convention
The National Republican Party, led by the Texas State Republican Convention, upholds shared values such as the sanctity of human life, individual freedom, and limited government power. Delegates ensure proposed planks align with the Constitution’s principles. They aim to restore sovereignty to states and limit federal government power through legislative proposals.
Why is the Federal Government the Largest Employer in the United States?
Biden plans to increase federal workforce to its highest level since WWII, with the Treasury Department and IRS seeing significant growth. Federal agencies added 11,000 jobs, hitting a 20-year high for non-census years. A substantial 25% of new jobs are in government, raising concerns about the increased reliance on government jobs. The IRS warns taxpayers of potential jail time for false tax credit claims.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 6, State Sovereignty
A sovereign state has its own institutions, populations, and the right to make treaties with other states. The 10th Amendment limits federal sovereignty and preserves state sovereignty. The Republican Form of Government aims for representation and accountability. Efforts to repeal the 17th Amendment and appoint U.S. Senators by state legislatures aim to restore state sovereignty.
Constitutional Minute — Legal & Historical Resources
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Constitutional Minute—Episode 5, When is an Act of Congress Unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court’s recent order allows emergency abortions in Idaho, temporarily blocking the state’s restrictive abortion ban. The Court’s decision to reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion is based on the fact that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. The authority to regulate abortion is returned to the states and their elected representatives, as per the 10th Amendment. The EMS USA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is considered unconstitutional for overstepping Congress’s enumerated powers and not aligning with the supreme Law of the Land.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 4, The Tenth Amendment
The 10 leading causes of death in the United States, according to Healthline, include heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, accidents, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, liver diseases, and kidney disease. The debate over federal authority in healthcare, specifically in the context of gun violence and the 10th Amendment, is an issue of constitutionality.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 3, The Limits of Government
The Code of Federal Regulations, 41,000+ pages a month ago, has seen a significant increase. This excessive regulation by federal agencies threatens civil and natural rights, contrary to the original intent of the 1778 Constitutional Convention. The U.S. and Texas constitutions stress the importance of local self-government and the inherent power of the people.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 2, History of the Republican Party
The first republican form of government is found in Exodus 18, with representative groups. The term “republic” originates from “rēs pūblica,” meaning “the people’s thing.” The Republican Party was founded on valuing human life and played a crucial role in ending slavery and promoting civil rights. A Gallup poll shows 32% of U.S. voters only support pro-life candidates.
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