Dr. David Gray AdlerFeb 26, 20214 minMay Government Curtail Free Speech?Does the government have authority to curtail speech that might cause injury to our national security?
Dr. David Gray AdlerFeb 19, 20213 minFree Speech Clause: Origins and PurposesThe guarantee of freedom of speech, central to Americans’ participation in self-governance and the life of the nation...
Dr. David Gray AdlerFeb 12, 20213 minFree Constitutional SeminarsThe U.S. Constitution is all-Broadway, all the time. Americans may not realize its center stage presence in the life of the nation, but
Dr. David Gray AdlerFeb 5, 20214 minThe Constitution and the Trump Impeachment TrialThe forthcoming Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump raises a host of constitutional questions...
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 29, 20213 minTrial for a Former President?Does the U.S. Senate have the authority to hold an impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump?
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 22, 20214 minImpeachment Trial of SenateSometime soon, private citizen Donald Trump will become the first former president to face a Senate impeachment trial...
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 19, 20215 minRemoving A PresidentMemories of the footage of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, on January 6, 2021, will be forever etched in the minds of the citizenry.
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 15, 20214 minImpeachment Thwarts Trump PardonPresident Donald Trump’s assertion of constitutional authority to grant himself a pardon was effectively blocked on January 13...
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 8, 20213 minWhat Does a Coup Look Like?To its horror, America witnessed on January 6, 2021, an insurrection. Millions watched, in real time...
Dr. David Gray AdlerJan 1, 20214 minReversing Electoral College Vote?Efforts by President Donald Trump and congressional republicans to subvert the ceremonial counting of electoral votes is a witches' brew...
Dr. David Gray AdlerDec 26, 20204 minPractice and AbuseUnilateral presidential war making, is a sharp reminder of the widening gulf between constitutional principle and governmental practice...
Dr. David Gray AdlerDec 18, 20204 minThe War PowerThe decision to go to war represents the most solemn decision any government will make risking the blood, treasure and future of the nation
Dr. David Gray AdlerDec 11, 20204 minForeign Affairs PowersAmericans have become accustomed to a steady drumbeat of presidential assertions of sweeping powers in the realm of foreign affairs...
Dr. David Gray AdlerDec 4, 20203 minExecutive PowerThe outstanding feature of Article II of the Constitution is its grant to the president of relatively few, sharply limited powers...
Dr. David Gray AdlerNov 27, 20203 minPresidential Power ScrutinizedThis presidential transition represents a timely opportunity for Americans to become more familiar with the scope of presidential authority.
Dr. David Gray AdlerNov 20, 20204 minGettysburg Address TodayAbraham Lincoln’s words and wisdom serve to remind Americans today of the challenges that threaten the very foundation of the republic...
Dr. David Gray AdlerNov 13, 20203 minProlonged ElectionThe 2020 presidential election will come to an end, sooner rather than later...
Dr. David Gray AdlerNov 12, 20204 minPeaceful Transfer of PowerThe peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of American Democracy, a national treasure envied throughout the world...
Dr. David Gray AdlerNov 6, 20203 minExpectations of Justice BarrettThe widespread expression of hopes, fears and predictions about the forthcoming votes and opinions of Justice Amy Coney Barrett reflect...
Dr. David Gray AdlerOct 26, 20204 minPresident Trump’s Assertion of a Self-PardonPresident Donald Trump’s declaration on June 4, 2020, that he has “the absolute right to pardon” himself has drawn increased scrutiny...