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Articles - Author Pages
I Know My Rights
A Children's Guide to the Bill of Rights and Individual Liberty
I Know My Rights
A Children's Guide to the Bill of Rights and Individual Liberty
I Know My Rights is a fun and comprehensive introduction to the Bill of Rights and the fundamental concepts of Voluntaryism and Self-Ownership. Complete with its own glossary and an index containing all twenty-seven Amendments, it's perfect for middle-grade children to read and return to as a reference guide. For younger readers, it's a wonderful experience for parents and children to read together.
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Reviews
"Clearly, there is a crisis in American civic education and a disturbing lack of understanding of individual liberty.
Author Rory Margraf wanted to address this problem by creating an accessible, colorful children’s book that easily explains the Bill of Rights and the principles of liberty to kids." - Kerry McDonald, Senior Education Fellow, Foundation for Economic Education
"I Know My Rights is a profound and informative book about a fascinating topic that needs to be discussed more, and I have to admit that I Know My Rights, written by the talented Rory Margraf, is one of the best books on the subject on the market today. You may be thinking "how can a book about law be entertaining?!" but trust me book lovers when I write that it is a superb book that is full of many intriguing facts that will make children, and even adults feel pure enjoyment." - Red Headed Book Lover
"As a parent who loves America and wants to pass on its blessings to the next generation, I am so thankful our family found this book. It is a great tool to help talk and educate your children in a way I am sure they will understand. You will be glad you did!" - My Four and More
"I Know My Rights is a must read for children and adults, as well. Therefore, Artisan Book Reviews is very confident in recommending I Know My Rights by Rory Margraf to all readers, citizens and especially for children and teens. It is a remarkable, interesting and notable book. It is short and satisfying. Get your child, or yourself, a copy and learn about the Bill of Rights, your liberty and the law in an enjoyable, quick and easy way." - Artisan Book Reviews
I Own Myself
A Children's Guide to Self-Ownership and Voluntaryism
I Own Myself
A Children's Guide to Self-Ownership and Voluntaryism
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
Written in the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson’s words laid the foundation of individual liberty. The ability of each individual to live his or her own life, without interference, is the most fundamental right that we possess. Every person has the right to be free from force, aggression, fraud, and coercion.
How are we able to accomplish this in a diverse society? Through Self-Ownership and Voluntaryism! Together, these principles provide a framework of mutual respect, consent, and understanding.
Through colorfully illustrated examples, focusing on the Golden Rule and personal autonomy, I Own Myself provides a foundation of knowledge to help every individual live a peaceful and prosperous life.
Reviews
"No people can be free and prosperous in the future if the bedrock, fundamental principles of freedom and prosperity are not taught to their children today. Rory Margraf's I Own Myself gives parents and teachers a superb tool for doing just that, and youngsters will love it!" – Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus, Foundation for Economic Education
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My Very Own Constitution
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America
My Very Own Constitution
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America
In the summer of 1776, representatives of the thirteen colonies gathered in Philadelphia. They declared to the world that they were no longer subjects of King George III and the British Empire, but a free and independent people. However, the Declaration of Independence did not merely formalize the separation of the colonies from Great Britain; it is a statement of human liberty, equality, and dignity. Following the Revolution, the Founders were faced with establishing a government that embodied the virtues of the Declaration of Independence. In September of 1787, after months of deliberation, the Constitution of the United States was signed.
Rather than creating a government of unyielding authority, like the British government that they had just rejected, our Founders sought to form a government whose authority and power is constrained by the individual rights of the people. Not a government of limitless power, but one limited to the purpose of protecting the individual rights of all people. As such, it remains the duty of each individual to be educated in matters of government and law.
By learning our most fundamental laws, we can take a more significant part in our communities and our nation. We become better prepared to stand up for the rights and dignity of ourselves, our families, our neighbors and friends, and even strangers whom we may never meet. An excellent companion to the I Know My Rights children series, this delightfully illustrated pocket edition of the Declaration and Constitution will serve as a constant reminder of our rights and as a resource of knowledge for years to come!
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I am a Free American... Right?
A Guide to Some of America's Silliest (and Probably Unconstitutional) Laws
I am a Free American... Right?
A Guide to Some of America's Silliest (and Probably Unconstitutional) Laws
"I am a free American...
As free as I'm allowed to be..."
The first in a new series, I am a Free American... Right is a hilarious, illustrated guide to some of our nation's silliest laws. Each state and DC is represented with laws that are still on the books after a century and some that were passed quite recently. Have you been breaking the law on a daily basis? Are you a serial criminal without even realizing it? Find out! Your kids will smile and laugh... you'll laugh before questioning everything you ever believed about the rule of law!
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Contest
Have you been the victim of legislation that was so terrible that you couldn't help but laugh? Does your city or state have a law on the books that defies logic? Let us know! Submit a law, regulation, or ordinance for a chance to have it illustrated and featured in Volume Two. Winners will receive a copy of Volume Two and a certificate to frame and hang on the wall, stick to the fridge, or stick in a drawer! Hilariously stupid legislation exists in every part of the country! It won't be hard to find one (or fifty!) that will make everyone laugh!
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
The Story of the Christmas Truce
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
The Story of the Christmas Truce
"...that the guns may fall silent
at least upon the night the angels sang."
In the Winter of 1914, the fighting along the Western Front had reached an impasse in the first year of the First World War. Thousands of soldiers filled the trenches, which stretched for hundreds of miles. As the fighting intensified, calls for peace rang out around the world and at home. As the holiday approached, a Christmas Truce was called for by many, but the warring nations dismissed it, choosing to continue the fight.
But on Christmas Day in 1914, a curious thing happened. Soldiers began to lay down their weapons and met their enemy in No Man's Land. They did not meet in combat, but in peace and friendship. Together, they sang songs, exchanged gifts, and even played soccer while they celebrated Christmas together.
Commanded to be enemies, the soldiers on the Western Front found humanity on the battlefield. In defiance of orders, those on the battlefield did not see enemies, but brothers. The Christmas Truce never happened again, but the fields once called No Man's Land will forever hold a moment of peace in its soil.
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"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Henry David Thoreau