In Federalist No. 5, John Jay warns that separate American confederacies would drift toward rivalry and conflict — making unity essential for lasting peace.
Tag: Enlightenment Philosophy
Why a United America Is Safer From Foreign Ambition
In Federalist No. 4, John Jay explains that foreign nations are less likely to challenge a strong, unified America — making unity essential to preserving peace.
Peace, Safety, and the Strength of a Unified Nation
John Jay argues that a strong national government is essential for preventing conflict and protecting America’s peace — a truth that remains relevant in an interconnected world.
Choosing a Nation by Reason or by Force
Hamilton warns that the nation must choose whether it will be shaped by reasoned choice or by accident and force — a question that continues to define American democracy.
THE FEDERALIST PAPERS — SERIES I: THE NEED FOR UNION
Before the Constitution could be written, America had to answer a single question: can a nation govern itself by reason — or will it fall to accident and force?
When Human Rights Are Turned Upside Down
The State Department’s new directive classifying abortion access and DEI programs as potential human-rights violations marks a major shift in U.S. foreign-policy language. By reframing reproductive autonomy and equity initiatives as infringements on “God-given rights,” the policy reverses long-standing human-rights interpretations and raises constitutional concerns. This editorial examines the implications of the directive, its conflict with the Ninth Amendment, and its potential impact on global human-rights reporting.
The Humane Herald 