Dear Reader, In honor of our Nation’s birthday, let’s revisit Arthur Plotnik’s The Man Behind the Quill, the little known story of Jacob Shallus, whose handwriting has become symbolic of America’s idealism. First, let’s review the preamble. “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide […]
Freedom to speak out- a root of Democracy
November 17, 2011 Amendment 1 to the United States Constitution Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for redress of grievances. […]