Archive - Simple Politics with Kim Wehle

A lesson in constitutional law for JD Vance

The Vice President has already fouled his oath

Feb 17 •

What to do if hassled at the border - or ICE comes knocking?

Bookmark this one! In a guest post, Professor Elizabeth Keyes breaks down what you need to know. Now.

Apr 7 •

Trump and the Rule of Law, Part 1

Americans have a stark choice in 2024: democracy or something else, very dark

Nov 27, 2023 •

My quick trip to Rome: a reminder

2024 will tell us whether the power of We the People endures in America

Jan 1, 2024 •

Tim Walz at The John Adams Institute, Amsterdam

The Governor of Minnesota spoke authentically and compellingly about what's going on in America and on the global stage

Mar 3 •

What the federal judge in Massachusetts really said

He did not endorse Trump’s “Fork” plan for thousands of federal employees; he did not even rule on the merits of the case

Feb 13 •

Article II did not make presidents kings

The "unitary executive" theory is just a theory, and it's wrong

Feb 20 •

A brief lesson on the 22nd Amendment

At least Rep. Andy Ogles’s proposal to amend the Constitution concedes that Trump only gets two terms

Jan 30 •

Another federal judge declares that Trump acted unconstitutionally

This time, the problem is Trump's decision to halt funds appropriated by Congress for foreign aid

Mar 13 •

Agency independence is under attack

Trump’s termination of internal watchdogs has broad constitutional implications

Feb 3 •

Trump’s contempt for the Constitution

We were forewarned, friends

Feb 6 •

The experts have now weighed in: The U.S. Constitution is in crisis, so we can finally cease that senseless debate

The New York Times asked 35 of us to identify the most unlawful actions taken within the first 100 days of this presidency

May 5 •

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