A Well-Regulated Militia by Saul Cornell Summary
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Saul Cornell's groundbreaking "A Well-Regulated Militia" shatters modern Second Amendment myths. Was gun ownership a civic duty rather than an individual right? Praised by Pulitzer winner Jack Rakove, this controversial work reveals America's forgotten gun violence crisis and the political battles that shaped our constitutional understanding.
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The Right to Bear Arms: A Civic Duty Transformed
America's relationship with guns has undergone a profound transformation since its founding. When Charlton Heston raised a rifle above his head at the 2000 NRA convention and declared they'd have to take it "from my cold, dead hands," he embodied a deeply personal, individualistic understanding of gun rights that would have bewildered the Founding Fathers. The Second Amendment wasn't originally about personal self-defense or hunting-it established a civic right tied to militia service, requiring citizens to arm themselves for community defense. This civic understanding has been lost in our polarized debate. The amendment's original meaning was neither the unlimited individual right championed by gun advocates nor the collective right of states preferred by gun control supporters. Instead, it represented a "minuteman ideal"-a civic obligation requiring citizens to maintain weapons at personal expense and defend their communities when called upon. This conception was more communal than modern gun rights rhetoric suggests and more martial than gun control advocates acknowledge.
Militias and the Revolutionary Vision
From Constitutional Crisis to Amendment
Madison's Balancing Act and Public Safety
The Transformation to Individual Rights
Supreme Court Interpretations
Reclaiming Our Constitutional Heritage
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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