Constitution Corner is a John Birch Society weekly podcast that measures government actions up against the Constitution. Host Robert Owens, a former trial lawyer and prosecutor, helps listeners understand the policies and proposals that hurt Americans and offers practical solutions to combat bad policies. Robert Owens is a John Birch Society field coordinator who spent two decades as an attorney. While in private practice, Robert won two cases in the Ohio Supreme Court on election integrity. He’s a political evangelist with a mission to bring others the message of freedom.
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We hear politicians in Washington talk about “Drain the Swamp” all the time. Certainly it's only a problem for those in the D.C. area. Or is it closer than you think? Find out how Globalists may be affecting your local government in this episode of Constitution Corner. Action Items:1) Like and share this video with […] The post Draining the Swamp Locally | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
One of the things the Constitution spells out is what form of government we must have. In Article IV, Section 4, it says every state in the union must have the same form of government and it must be a Republic. Why is that so important? Find out in this episode of Constitution Corner with […] The post What’s the Best Form of Government? appeared first on The John Birch Society.
2022 has been a great year for political activism. Many would agree there are more people active in the fight for liberty today than there was in previous years. However, if we want to see a restoration of liberty, we need 2023 to be even more productive. Starting January 1, we have to get busy […] The post How to Create Positive Change in 2023 appeared first on The John Birch Society.
2000 years ago Jesus Christ came to testify as to the truth and became known as the Prince of Peace. During this Christmas season let's reflect on that title and the importance of peace. Even though some conservatives are disheartened by the state of this nation, violence is never the solution. Find out the difference […] The post What Patriots Should Avoid appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Oregon voters narrowly passed Measure 114, a gun control bill limiting gun sales and magazine size. Now the state courts are getting involved in a Constitutional fight. Find out what happened and what's next in this episode of Constitution Corner. Action Items:1) Like and share this video with others.2) Apply for JBS membership and get […] The post Controlling Gun Rights | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Life wasn't always so tightly regulated in America. For example, back in 1964, “free speech zones” on college campuses were definitely not a thing. It would have been scoffed at, since all of America was a “free speech zone.” Now fast forward to today. There have been instances where students on college campuses, here in […] The post Why American Rights are Eroding appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Many Americans have heard the term “drain the swamp” and know that the Washington elite are the “swamp creatures” that are destroying the country. In October, The New York times reported that one of the main Washington swamp creatures announced his resignation and retirement. Do you know who it is? Think: The Council on Foreign […] The post Draining The Council on Foreign Relations Swamp appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. One thing we are thankful for is our system of government, a Constitutional Republic. Many think it's a Democracy but our video “Overview of America” will help you understand the difference in this episode of Constitution Corner. Action Items: The post Why Americans Are Thankful | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Many have asked; Is there a way to force social media platforms to comply with the 1st Amendment? If you understand the conspiracy and the connections The Council on Foreign Relations has with government, media, think tanks, NGOs and others, the answer becomes very clear. Today Robert Owens explains why Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media […] The post Will Social Media Comply? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Results are mostly in, and the red wave turned out to be just a red ripple. Join with Robert Owens as he discusses why the results of the midterm 2022 elections were no surprise. Robert understands the problem as well as the solution so that Americans can cut through the many propaganda campaigns and bring […] The post Why 2022 was a Red Ripple | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
President Reagan said the nine most terrify words were “I'm from the Government and I'm here to help.” Who pays for that help? You do! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established in 2011 to oversee financial products and services offered to consumers. In other words, unelected bureaucrats get to decide what the public good […] The post Bureaucracy Struck Down | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
“A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” That's a quote directly from the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution. Courts are finally adhering to the second amendment as seen in recent cases. Despite this, Joe Biden […] The post Courts Shoot Down Gun Laws appeared first on The John Birch Society.
October marked the beginning of a new session of the US Supreme Court. Abortion was a hot topic for last session. Could having the right to tell a joke or do a parody be a hot topic this time around? Parody, if you didn't know, is protected by the 1st Amendment. And by protected, that […] The post Censoring Comedy: a Communist Tactic appeared first on The John Birch Society.
With the midterm elections approaching, control of Congress could be up for grabs. But if the Republicans gain control, what changes will they make? Robert Owens examines the Republican plan, “Commitment to America”, and he isn't optimistic. Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS membership and get involved.Sign up for Legislative […] The post Midterm Election Predictions | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
One way that tyrants respond to resistance is with ridicule. We'll show you examples of how the globalists ridiculed our objective to inform the citizens of a one world conspiracy. We'll even show examples of a Globalist who admits to a one world plan, and a JBS Chairman who fought communism and lost his fight […] The post Conspiracy of New World Order | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
You'll own nothing and you'll be happy? That is the lie that communists want you to believe. The United Nations has a program designed from the ground up for the purpose of destroying national sovereignty. To put it simply, political control of any nation is their goal. Basically, run a nation like communist China. Find […] The post United Nation's Master Plan for Humanity | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Texas Governor Abbott dropped off a bus load of illegal immigrants at Kamala Harris's house. Right at her front door. It's funny. But is it Constitutional? In the past few weeks, several states hammered with illegal immigration problems started providing transportation services so that illegal immigrants could be sent to certain states that had indicated […] The post Sending Immigrants to Sanctuary States: Is it Constitutional? appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Education is important, but we cannot just have academic educational exercises. We need to educate the electorate while at the same time using Constitutional activism to thwart the forces of collectivism. That is a tall task no question. And for that tall task the JBS has a battle tested, battle proven organizational command structure. Brilliant […] The post Simple Ways to Rescue America | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS membership and get involved.Watch the video “Change It or Obey It” in the video series “The Constitution Is The Solution”. The post Meckler’s Malarkey | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Is there any evidence the approved search warrant to Trump's residence in Mar-a-lago was justified? The FBI is doing everything possible to keep the affidavit a secret. Is there something more sinister to going on that the mainstream media isn't talking about? The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution has something to say about search […] The post FBI Raid in Mar-a-lago is Unconstitutional | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe, the legality of abortion has been left to the states. Conservative voters may fairly assume that the Republican states would act. And if there is a failure to act, many conservatives might think that Democrats are the reason solid pro life measures are not overwhelmingly […] The post Pro-Life Betrayed by Republicans | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
“Agenda 2030” or “The Green New Deal” is a set of policies that are an attack on American sovereignty. A nation that is not energy independent is not a sovereign nation. Solar and wind energy companies are reaping huge tax credits that are funded by taxpayers, but only supply about twelve percent of our electricity. […] The post Green Energy Nixes US Sovereignty | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Mike Rogers, a U.S. Representative from Alabama, has sponsored HR 7806, the American Sovereignty Restoration Act. This resolution would repeal the United Nations Participation Act, cut off all financial obligations to the UN, terminate all memberships in all United Nations agencies and affiliates and permanently close the United States Mission to the United Nations. We […] The post Bill To Get US Out Of The UN | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The United States is under attack from within. In order to stop the globalist elite from taking your personal liberties away, you have to go after their leader: The Council on Foreign Relations. As we've covered in past videos, the CFR controls almost every major organization you can think of. However, after a recent Supreme […] The post Globalist Elite Hit by EPA Ruling | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Following a string of mass shootings across the country, many states are attempting to pass tougher gun laws. For example, New York is a state that already had strict gun laws. However, in the recent landmark New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen case, the supreme court overturned some of the state's major […] The post Supreme Court Rules on MAJOR 2nd Amendment Case | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
If you have children in a government school system, we encourage you to get them out. Many states are looking at a school choice system where parents can pull their children from a government school and the “money follows the child”. Basically; the state money earmarked for that child's education can instead be self-directed by […] The post A Big Win for Private Schools | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade, which leads the way for voters and states to decide if abortions will be legal. Will this decision affect other woke ideology? Learn more as Robert Owens explains the Supreme Court decision. Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS membership and get involved: […] The post Legal Impact Roe v Wade | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The Unites States is under assault by international oligarchs. We need to understand who is attacking us, and why they are doing it. Finally, learn how The John Birch Society is the solution to how we should respond. Action Items: Like and share this video with othersApply for JBS membership and get involved.Sign up for […] The post Elites Conspire Against US | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
To be a defender of the Constitution, you need to understand the enemy. A perfect example: this past weekend in Cour d'Alene Idaho. 31 arrests were made after police found what appeared to be a group ready to crash an LGBTQ+ pride rally. They were booked on misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot. Law enforcement […] The post Were the Idaho U-haul Arrests Staged? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Are you satisfied with how the American government is being run? Of course not… But consider why! Do you as a constituent fully understand the Constitution and demand your elected officials adhere to it? Better yet, find out how constitutionally minded your elected official is. The Constitution can only be respected as law if the […] The post A Great Way to Help America | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
School shootings dominate the media. How do you have a rational discussion with people about the Second Amendment, gun rights, self-defense and fire arms? Robert Owens provides some talking points that can coax others into seeing the other side of the discussion. Action Items: Understand the Bill of Rights.Apply for JBS membership and get involved.Learn […] The post Persuading Anti-Gunners | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
In the wake of the leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade, many state legislators and anti-abortion activists are looking for ways to prevent their citizens from crossing their state border to get an abortion. Is this Constitutional? Pig Farming in the mid-west may be the key to answering that question. Pig farming you ask? Find […] The post Are Out-of-State Abortions Constitutional? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Sometimes you should fight City Hall! Hal Shurtleff, the Director of Camp Constitution, wanted to fly a flag over Boston City Hall, just like 284 other groups did. City Hall turned him down because it was the Christian Flag. Learn how he fought City Hall for his free speech rights and why the Supreme agreed […] The post Free Speech Christian Victory | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
A Supreme Court draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked earlier this week. Justice Alito penned the reversal that in part said how the Constitution makes no reference to abortion and to return the issue of abortion to the people's elected officials. Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS […] The post Roe v. Wade Overturned? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Lawmakers across the nation are considering, and even passing, legislation enshrining a “Parent Bill of Rights” into state law. This would guarantee parents across their residing state to have the right to “direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health” of their children. Sounds reasonable right? However, there may be an underlying issue with […] The post Solution to Child Indoctrination | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the idea that a college professor must use the preferred pronouns of a transgender student. Robert Owens discusses Professor Nicholas Meriwether grievances with Shawnee State University and why he won. Action Items: • Know your Constitution. • Know the Bill of Rights. • Join The John Birch […] The post Do Pronouns Trump First Amendment? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
It's been a crazy ride this past year with the pandemic, the war in the Ukraine, inflation driving up the cost of everything and Biden and the Democrats are spending money as fast as they can print it. Robert Welch said it would be obvious who were the true enemies of the Republic. It would […] The post Liberty Movement Misguided? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The mid-term elections are coming up and this is your chance to retake the House and stop Biden in his tracks. To do that you need do two things: get educated, then get active. We can help with the education piece with all of our resources available online. Then get active because activism is fun! […] The post Making Changes This November | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Our Federal Government is out of control! President Biden's spending is just one example. There is a remedy. Robert Owens explains how nullification is the perfect way for every citizen to get involved. Find out how you can become part of this process. States are the key to pushing back against Federal Government overreach. Action […] The post Reel In the Federal Government | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
An excellent tool to hold our elected officials accountable to the Constitution is our Freedom Index! Watch as Robert Owens takes you step by step on how to access the Freedom Index. In addition, how to effectively distribute the Congressional Scorecard. You can make a difference in your area! Visit our Freedom Index here The post You Can Help America! | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
With mainstream news constantly pushing their agenda, discerning what is accurate reporting can be tricky. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there have been those in the liberty community coming out to defend Putin. Usually, they're touting his support for Christianity. In addition, claiming that all the negative press about Putin is just more misinformation. […] The post Does Putin Really Support Christianity? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Printing money out of thin air, with no commodity backing it, is called “Fiat Money”. Biden and Congress have been printing Trillions in “Fiat Money” to cover the cost of “Build Back Better”. All that cash injected into the economy is driving record inflation. Get a quick overview of currency and how flooding the market […] The post Federal Spending Causes Inflation | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
America's form of Government has special characteristics that set us apart from the rest of the world. It needs maintenance in order to perform as our Founders intended. Unfortunately, many areas have been neglected. The consequences are now becoming dire. Join Robert Owens as he discusses the threat to our Constitution and what you can […] The post How to Retain Our Republic | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
ssia attacks the Ukraine and Biden sends in more troops to the neighboring countries. Isn't this how many wars start? Does President Biden have the power to send in troops? Let's take a look at what the Constitution has to say on this matter in this episode of Constitution Corner with Robert Owens. Action Items: […] The post War Powers Limits U. S. Involvement | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Sun Tzu's “Art of War” is a great way to think strategically about many things including politics. Choose a battlefield that has the best benefits and the least number of problems. Demonstrations and marches can be battlefields that have many pitfalls, including falling for the Deep State controlled media. But what if you could choose […] The post Military Strategy in Politics | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Sounds of semi air horns are filling the streets of Ottawa Canada. The Freedom Convoy is demanding medical freedom and an end to Covid restrictions and mandates. But are demonstrations like this successful? What happens when the media reports on these demonstrations and it plays into the hands of the Deep State? Join Robert Owens […] The post Freedom Convoy Deep State Trap? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
Please help us avoid Big Tech censorship by subscribing to:The JBS Rumble ChannelThe JBS YouMaker Channel For more than 40 years the John Birch Society has been at the leading edge of a critical battle. This critical battle is one of the most pressing assaults on our Constitution. It is a movement to use state […] The post Why We Are Against a Constitutional Convention | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
You may not know when you'll end up in a hospital but being prepared is key. Having some “Estate Planning” done before hand could not only save you money, but it could direct the care you get or don't want. In this episode of Constitution Corner, you'll learn about two important documents, the Healthcare Power […] The post Planning for the Inevitable | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The OSHA vaccine mandate has been challenged in numerous courts, including two District Court of Appeals and The U.S. Supreme Court. Recently, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that those challenging the vaccine mandates are correct. While that seems like a win for freedom, it's not. Join Robert Owens on Constitution Corner to get the full […] The post Vaccine Mandate Court Ruling | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
The Deep State wants to destroy the United States as a sovereign Nation. The most prominent of all the deep state organizations is the Council on Foreign Relations. This anti-American group is so notorious that its members often hide the fact of their involvement. Find out who some of these people are and then join […] The post CFR Puts Constitution in Jeopardy | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.
As many reflect on the chaos and violence of January 6, many are missing the much larger picture. Frederic Bastiat wrote in The Law, “When law and morality contradict each other, the citizen has the cruel alternative of either losing his moral sense or losing his respect for the law.” January 6, 2020 is a prime […] The post Deep State Utilized January 6 Event? | Constitution Corner appeared first on The John Birch Society.