Good afternoon,
Today, on the eve of a momentous Independence Day, we’re taking stock of all the blessings of liberty. It was 250 years ago that our Founding Fathers declared themselves — and those who would lay claim to the American dream in future generations — free from the grip of tyranny and government overreach.
We recognize, as President John Adams did, that our form of government is one that can be maintained only by a moral and religious people free to worship God.
It is our freedom that has and will continue to make America the most prosperous nation in all of human history. Join with us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Past Is a Guide — and It Points Toward Freedom (National Review) — Timothy Harper
When the Founders wrote that “all men are created equal,” they were not simply engaging in abstract philosophy. They were expressing principles derived from millennia of human experience, including English history, classical civilization, and early American governance. Preserving the constitutional order means preserving the lessons of that rich tradition.
The Future of Conservatism: Principles, Populism, and the American Founding — (Defending Ideas) — Tim Chapman
In this episode of Defending Ideas, I sit down with Nic Dunn to discuss the future of conservatism, the enduring principles of the American founding, the rise of populism, and why constitutional structure, federalism, and civic institutions remain essential to preserving liberty.
The Supremes Help Ensure Border Security to the Dismay of Liberal Justices (PJ Media) — Hans von Spakovsky
What happens when the Supreme Court’s justices disagree over whether to follow the plain language of immigration law? Hans von Spakovsky unpacks three recent decisions involving asylum, Temporary Protected Status, and deportation procedures, arguing that the Court’s majority reinforced the rule of law while the dissenters advanced policy arguments from the bench.
It was a busy week for our scholars at AAF’s Meese Institute, as the Supreme Court issued several high-profile decisions.
AAF Senior Legal Fellows applauded SCOTUS’s decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., which upheld state laws that protected girls from playing against biological males in school sports. In September, AAF filed amicus briefs for two cases to protect women’s sports, including the West Virginia case.
AAF released a celebratory statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, for which AAF had filed an amicus brief in August 2025.
Justice Thomas cited AAF scholar Amy Swearer three times in his dissenting opinion in Trump v. Barbara.
Energy Abundance and Human Flourishing: A Data-Driven Global Analysis (AAF) — Kevin Dayaratna and Kat Miller
Conservatives Blast Warren-Moreno Tax Hike (Americans for Tax Reform)
The clock is ticking toward restoring Planned Parenthood’s funding (Washington Examiner) — Tim Chapman
Should Supreme Court Justices Have Term Limits? (Future of Freedom)
US Supreme Court Rulings (The Tom Roten Show)
Happy 4th of July!
Best,
Tim Chapman, President
Advancing American Freedom
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