The United Kingdom's greed in the late 17th Century contributed to what we in America have come to know as the Bill of Rights. At the time, the British Empire ruled the world. Britain controlled ...

The 17th Amendment is the reason the federal government can dictate policy to the states today and the states can do little about it. Adopting the 17th Amendment was a mistake.

A new system for admissions into the state's vocational and technical schools was a negotiation point in the budget. Here's ...

Prior to the Amendment, Article I, Section 3 provided that the Senators were chosen by their state legislatures for a term of six years. The 17th Amendment changed the selection process to an ...

Same-sex marriage marks 10 years of legality with 68% support, as Gallup polling shows growing partisan gap with Democrats at ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, House Joint Resolution was introduced into the Virginia House of Delegates, asking in order to halt federal encroachment and restore a proper balance between the ...

Appointed senators: They’re a thing. Of the 206 individuals appointed to the Senate since 1913, when the 17th Amendment codified direct election of senators and how to fill vacant seats, 11 of ...