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The concluding Session of Hillsdale’s Introduction to the Constitution with Dr. Larry Arnn and nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt. This discussion will be followed by a 10 Lesson Course Constitution 101 starting on 1 March. Additional Topics: What is the US Foreign policy in regard to our vested interests? What has the US done in foreign policy that would cause an attack on the US? Report on this legislative session. Eligibility Report

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The Hillsdale 101 Course On the Constitution will begin this meeting with The American Mind Dr. Larry P. Arnn speaking. Additional Topics: What does the oath of office mean? How can you prosecute a failure of the oath? Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s office

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Lesson #2 The Declaration of IndependenceThomas G. West The soul of the American founding is located in the enduring political principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence. The meaning of these principles, especially equality, is decisively different than the definition given to those principles by modern progressivism. Additional Topics: Constitutional Republic why? Probably Cause definition Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s office

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Hillsdale College Lesson #3 The Problem of Majority Tyranny David Bobb America was governed under the Articles of Confederation from 1781 to 1789. Unable to redress the problem of “majority tyranny,” the Articles were abandoned in favor of the Constitution, which created a “more perfect union.” Additional Topics: Local Elections—Candidate Forum Candidate Evaluation Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s office

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Hillsdale College Lesson #4 Separation of Powers Kevin Portteus Separation of powers is the central structural feature of the United States Constitution. The division of power among the three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—is necessitated because human beings are imperfect. The imperfection of human nature means that well-structured government is necessary, though not sufficient, to prevent tyranny. Additional Topics: Local Elections—Candidate Forum Candidate Evaluation Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s office

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Hillsdale College Lesson #5 Constitution 101 “The Separation of Powers: Ensuring Good Government” Will Morrisey The Constitution is the “supreme law of the land.” No one branch is superior to it; all three branches have a duty to abide by it. While each of the three branches plays a unique role in the passage, execution, and interpretation of laws, all of the branches must work together in the governing process. Additional Topics: •Local Elections—Candidate Forum • Nullification Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s For further information call Jerry Clark at 523-8525. Please go to lcsonsofliberty.com for reading assignments for each of the educational presentations.

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On Thursday the 24th of May at 7:00 pm the Las Cruces Sons of Liberty will meet at Grace Covenant Church. Hillsdale College Lesson #6 Religion, Morality and Property by David Bobb The institutional separation of church and state—a revolutionary accomplishment of the American Founders—does not entail the separation of religion and politics. On the contrary, as the Northwest Ordinance states, “religion, morality and knowledge” are “necessary to good government.”

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Hillsdale College Lesson #7 Constitution 101 Crisis of Constitutional GovernmentWill Morrisey At the heart of the American constitutional crisis of the mid-nineteenth century stood the moral, social, and political evil of slavery. At stake in this crisis was the future of republican self-government. Additional Topics: Local Elections—Candidate Forum Nullification Eligibility Update from Secretary of State’s office Twice-Monthly Meeting

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First Half of Dreams from My Real Father Joel Gilbert brilliantly exposes many of the missing details and Review Local Elections and Candidates Constitutional Usurpations early political influences of Barak Obama in a shocking narrative that not only questions the "birther" conspiracies, but takes you to places you never could have imagined. This film provides a new perspective on what could be Obama’s most closely guarded secret. This is a must see film. Jerry Doyle Additional Topics: Upcoming Event RNC 2012 Review DNC 2012

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Hillsdale College Lesson #1 Constitution 01 The Founders’ Constitution and the Challenge of ProgressivismLarry Arnn The principles of the American Founding, embodied in the Declaration of Independence and enshrined in the Constitution, came under assault by Progressives of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  Progressivism rejects the Founders’ ideas of natural rights, limited government, the  separation of powers, representation, and federalism.  Progressive government, exemplified by the modern administrative state, has fundamentally transformed key aspects of the American way of life. .Additional Topics: Local Elections—Candidate Forum Conventions Climate Updates Eligibility Updates