Month: June 2026

Trusting in elections from Grover Cleveland to today

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. On Dec. 12, 1889, former President Grover Cleveland addressed the Boston Merchants’ Association. Despite winning the popular vote, Cleveland had lost reelection a year earlier and he believed, at least in part, that voter fraud and political manipulation contributed to his defeat. It wasn’t that the election … Continue reading Trusting in elections from Grover Cleveland to today →

Why ‘Tom Sawyer’ still matters 150 years later

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Jun 9, 2026 This year, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation, it is worth pausing from time to time to recognize other important anniversaries that have made a lasting impact on our culture. One such milestone is the publication of … Continue reading Why ‘Tom Sawyer’ still matters 150 years later →

The Lee Resolution and the road to independence

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Jun 7, 2026 This year, as we focus on the American Revolution, it is important to understand that the revolution was not as neat and tidy as it is often portrayed. It was not even a foregone conclusion that the colonists wanted independence. In fact, one of … Continue reading The Lee Resolution and the road to independence →

The people’s power begins with the ballot

From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” At first glance, one might assume this comes from the … Continue reading The people’s power begins with the ballot →