The Law says Innocent until proven guilty. But in the 1850’s, juries in Pennsylvania refused to convict Quakers accused of aiding runaway slaves in defiance of the Fugitive Slave Act. Juries can act contrary to the law and nullification has a long history in this country. Find out how it may play out in today’s legal system. Take Action: 1.) Like and share this video with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved. 3.) Learn the Full Story of Nullification. The post Jury Nullification Why It’s Needed | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Soci ..read more

One of the things the Constitution spells out is what form of government we must have.  In Article IV, Section 4, it says every state in the union must have the same form of government and it must be a Republic.  Why is that so important?  Find out in this episode of Constitution Corner with Robert Owens. Action creates change: 1.) Share this video with at least 2 people 2.) Subscribe to our Rumble channel The post What’s the Best Form of Government? appeared first on The John Birch Society ..read more

2000 years ago Jesus Christ came to testify as to the truth and became known as the Prince of Peace. During this Christmas season let’s reflect on that title and the importance of peace.  Even though some conservatives are disheartened by the state of this nation, violence is never the solution. Find out the difference between Robert Welch’s view on violence compared to Guy Fawke’s as well as what to avoid when exercising patriot activism in this episode of Constitution Corner.  Take Effective Action:  Learn about the JBS 10-Point Plan Decipher Truth Through History Join The Jo ..read more

Life wasn’t always so tightly regulated in America. For example, back in 1964, “free speech zones” on college campuses were definitely not a thing. It would have been scoffed at, since all of America was a “free speech zone.” Now fast forward to today. There have been instances where students on college campuses, here in America, have been detained by law enforcement for handing out copies of the U.S. Constitution to fellow students without having applied for prior permission. The John Birch Society founder Robert Welch predicted this patient gradualism from totalitarians would erode at our Am ..read more

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for.  One thing we are thankful for is our system of government, a Constitutional Republic.  Many think it’s a Democracy but our video “Overview of America” will help you understand the difference in this episode of Constitution Corner. Action Items: Like and share this video with others. Apply for JBS membership and get involved. Watch “Overview of America”. The post Why Americans Are Thankful | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society ..read more

A school district in Ohio recently enacted a policy that allows administrators to expel a student for the crime of “misgendering”.  Sound Crazy?  The group, Parents Defending Education, thought so too, so they are suing the school district to keep Freedom of Speech alive.­ Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved.  3.) Learn more about home school options at the Freedom Project Academy.  The post Gender vs. Free Speech | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society ..read more

In 1796, George Washington laid out one of his most essential policies to ensure a successful future: “A primary object of [American Universities] should be, the education of our Youth in the science of Government . In a Republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? and what duty, more pressing on its Legislature, than to patronize a plan for communicating it to those, who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the Country?” Has our nation failed to heed this advice? What has happened with the education of our children? Join with Robert Owens as he explains how ..read more

President Reagan said the nine most terrify words were “I’m from the Government and I’m here to help.”  Who pays for that help?  You do! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established in 2011 to oversee financial products and services offered to consumers.  In other words, unelected bureaucrats get to decide what the public good is. But the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck this down on Constitutional grounds.  Find out all the details in this episode of Constitution Corner. Action Items: Like and share this video with others. Apply for JBS membership and get ..read more

A federal judge blocked key parts of California handgun law. If you are an advocate for the private ownership of firearms, you can celebrate this case. However, does this case increase the powers of the federal judiciary? Find out why this ruling might not be an overall win for the 2nd Amendment. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved. The post Federal Gun Ruling a Win? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society ..read more

October marked the beginning of a new session of the US Supreme Court. Abortion was a hot topic for last session. Could having the right to tell a joke or do a parody be a hot topic this time around? Parody, if you didn’t know, is protected by the 1st Amendment. And by protected, that means that government officials shouldn’t be able to arrest you and throw you in jail for telling a joke or doing a parody. Yet, in Novak v. City of Parma, Anthony Novak was thrown in jail for doing just that. This 1st Amendment rights case deals with protections for humor and parody, especially in the realm of p ..read more