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A covenant is a binding moral agreement between parties who freely enter into shared obligations, mutual accountability, and a commitment to uphold the terms even when it is costly or inconvenient. Unlike a contract, which is transactional and enforceable only by external penalties, a covenant is sustained by internal virtue — by the character of those who make it.

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The DOE and the Collapse of Regular Order

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February 13, 2026
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How a budgeting failure in 1996 reshaped American education and erased citizen accountability For most of American history, Congress operated according to a constitutional rhythm that was both simple and transparent. Each year it passed twelve separate…

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Was the Constitution a covenant that all citizens are assumed to agree to at birth?

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February 13, 2026
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In the Founders’ worldview, yes — but with important clarifications. Let’s break it down cleanly. 1. The Constitution was adopted by the people of the states in 1787–1789 The Constitution was: The Founders did not say: “We the colonies” “We the states”…

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