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

Still a City on a Hill: Celebrating 250 Years Of the American Experiment

From the Southwest Ledger “We must delight in each other; make others’ conditions our own; rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work, as members of the same body... We shall find that the God of Israel is among us, when ten of … Continue reading Still a City on a Hill: Celebrating 250 Years Of the American Experiment

U.S. Constitution 101: Laying a Foundation

From the Southwest Ledger From Southwest Ledger I have received a great deal of positive feedback from last week’s article, especially regarding the need for many citizens to retake a civics class. For that, I thank you. As an educator at heart, I would like to conduct an in-depth, multi-installment study of our Constitution. These … Continue reading U.S. Constitution 101: Laying a Foundation

U.S. Constitution 101: Laying a Foundation

From Southwest Ledger I have received a great deal of positive feedback from last week’s article, especially regarding the need for many citizens to retake a civics class. For that, I thank you. As an educator at heart, I would like to conduct an in-depth, multi-installment study of our Constitution. These studies will not be … Continue reading U.S. Constitution 101: Laying a Foundation