In 1787, the Constitutional Congress convened in Philadelphia to draft the United States Constitution. The Congress persisted throughout the summer, ultimately producing this renowned and revolutionary document that outlined a fundamentally new form of government—a true democracy of, for, and by the people. The primary architect of this groundbreaking foundation of the government…

When I was a kid, just after World War II, the Trotters came to our town, Bellingham, Washington, every year. At that time, before being reduced to a silly sideshow of clowns, they were the best basketball team in the world. They beat the NBA champions, the Minneapolis Lakers, three games to two at the…