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Article 1 §8.18 of the Constitution is the Necessary and Proper Clause. It’s a really big deal, and it’s one of my favorite clauses. Why? Because it wraps up the interminable Section 8 of Article 1. Also, it’s really fun. It could have its own blog instead of just one post.
Democracy. It seems boring until you look at it closely. So I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time.
I’m up to Article 1 §8.18. Read More
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As usual, Bandcamp featured heavily in my listening last week. Less common: politics and death. But those are factors that led to the music I liked last week – Void of Sleep, Childish Gambino, and Frightened Rabbit.
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I’ve mentioned my history with book clubs more than once. But I’m trying one more time, with #BecauseWe’veRead, and their inaugural choice, Assata An Autobiography. Read More
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Alexandra LoBianco (Aida) and David Pomeroy (Radamès). Jacob Lucas photo c/o Seattle Opera
Even if you’re not into opera, you’ve heard of Aida. It’s one of the iconic operas like Carmen and Madame Butterfly. I am into opera, and I love Verdi, but the current production at Seattle Opera was my first experience of Aida.
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Article 1 §8.17 of the Constitution allows Congress to establish a national Capitol. Is that a big deal? I don’t know. But there is an interesting story behind it.
Democracy. It seems boring until it falls apart. That’s why I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.17. Read More