Matt Riffe
@riffinonhistory.bsky.social
Not the comedian! Civic educator, lover of Constitutional History, might have known me as Silas on the other site. Long suffering Philly sports fan. Currently working on James Wilson scholarship. MA degree, and fighting off the urge to get a Ph.D.
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December 15: the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, signed by Frederick Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives
In 2026, Muhlenberg’s home will open to the public in Trappe, PA, after being saved from demolition and thoughtfully restored over the last 25 years
In 2026, Muhlenberg’s home will open to the public in Trappe, PA, after being saved from demolition and thoughtfully restored over the last 25 years
December 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
December 15: the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, signed by Frederick Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives
In 2026, Muhlenberg’s home will open to the public in Trappe, PA, after being saved from demolition and thoughtfully restored over the last 25 years
In 2026, Muhlenberg’s home will open to the public in Trappe, PA, after being saved from demolition and thoughtfully restored over the last 25 years
Hands down, one of my favorite artifacts I would use on my tour when I was an educator at the National Constitution Center.
This printed version of the Emancipation Proclamation was one of 48 hand-signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1864 and sold for $10 each to raise money as part of the Great Central Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia.
It is expected to sell for between $3-5 million at the Jan. 23 Christie's auction.
It is expected to sell for between $3-5 million at the Jan. 23 Christie's auction.
A print of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln with deep Philly ties will be auctioned by Christie’s
The authorized edition of the historical text is part of Christie's upcoming "We the People: America at 250" auction, which also includes an early draft of the U.S. Constitution.
www.inquirer.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Hands down, one of my favorite artifacts I would use on my tour when I was an educator at the National Constitution Center.
I didn't think the Flyers were really all in on Quinn Hughes, but no way were they going to beat this trade package.
That is a TON given up by the Minnesota Wild.
That is a TON given up by the Minnesota Wild.
So the Quinn Hughes to Philly dream is dead (for now I guess). It's Minnesota that gets him, with Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 1st as the pieces.
December 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I didn't think the Flyers were really all in on Quinn Hughes, but no way were they going to beat this trade package.
That is a TON given up by the Minnesota Wild.
That is a TON given up by the Minnesota Wild.
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Wait a minute. From James Wilson’s Lectures on Law, possibly borrowed without attribution by Hans Gruber.
December 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Wait a minute. From James Wilson’s Lectures on Law, possibly borrowed without attribution by Hans Gruber.
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And they will be promptly shot down upon entering U.S. airspace
Melania Trump: "Santa's reindeer -- Rudolph, Dasher, Comet, all of them -- they're resting in the North Pole. They need to save all of their energy for their great flight around the world on Christmas Eve. Santa told me they're snuggling beneath warm, fluffy blankets."
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
And they will be promptly shot down upon entering U.S. airspace
"Happy holidays, Rita!"
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"Happy holidays, Rita!"
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A man- a man stands alone at the plate. This is the time for what? FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT. But in the field, what? PART. OF. A. TEAM.
„Lutheraner also. Nenn mir alle 95 Thesen du Bastard.“
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A man- a man stands alone at the plate. This is the time for what? FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT. But in the field, what? PART. OF. A. TEAM.
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not now babe it's infishtructure week
November 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
not now babe it's infishtructure week
Seeing FGSB on Blue Sky has restored my faith in humanity.
We're so back, babbbyyy
We're so back, babbbyyy
Oh what a goal BILLY LEINO
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Seeing FGSB on Blue Sky has restored my faith in humanity.
We're so back, babbbyyy
We're so back, babbbyyy
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New Symposium on my book is out in *American Political Thought*.
Featuring critical essays by James Stoner, Michael McConnell, Calvin TerBeek, and George Thomas.
Followed by my response.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/apt/2025...
Featuring critical essays by James Stoner, Michael McConnell, Calvin TerBeek, and George Thomas.
Followed by my response.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/apt/2025...
October 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New Symposium on my book is out in *American Political Thought*.
Featuring critical essays by James Stoner, Michael McConnell, Calvin TerBeek, and George Thomas.
Followed by my response.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/apt/2025...
Featuring critical essays by James Stoner, Michael McConnell, Calvin TerBeek, and George Thomas.
Followed by my response.
www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/apt/2025...
James Wilson snubbed again!
Coming in 2026 from the Postal Service, a series of stamps honoring key figures from the American Revolution.
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
James Wilson snubbed again!
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
Glad to see American Democracy is still cool as hell.
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Glad to see American Democracy is still cool as hell.
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Admiral William Halsey, November 1942, Guadalcanal:
Yamamoto must have nerves of steel
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Admiral William Halsey, November 1942, Guadalcanal:
Death. Taxes. Sidney Crosby scores against the Philadelphia Flyers.
October 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Death. Taxes. Sidney Crosby scores against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The APSA 2026 call for abstracts is now live! Very excited to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social. Send us your work! Feel free to reach out with any questions or for help coordinating a panel, roundtable, or author meets critics.
@cbambrick.bsky.social. Send us your work! Feel free to reach out with any questions or for help coordinating a panel, roundtable, or author meets critics.
October 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The APSA 2026 call for abstracts is now live! Very excited to be co-chairing the American Political Thought section with
@cbambrick.bsky.social. Send us your work! Feel free to reach out with any questions or for help coordinating a panel, roundtable, or author meets critics.
@cbambrick.bsky.social. Send us your work! Feel free to reach out with any questions or for help coordinating a panel, roundtable, or author meets critics.
I'd be interested to know why two NFL teams are listed here.
UPDATE: More donors funding the demolition of the East Wing for Trump's $250M ballroom have been identified
October 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'd be interested to know why two NFL teams are listed here.
Is..that...?
*squints*
Reptar from the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats?
*squints*
Reptar from the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats?
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Is..that...?
*squints*
Reptar from the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats?
*squints*
Reptar from the Nickelodeon animated television series Rugrats?
Red October, folks. Go Phils!
phillies return to south philadelphia according to fox 29 news
ALT: phillies return to south philadelphia according to fox 29 news
media.tenor.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Red October, folks. Go Phils!
Does anyone know if the Originalism Blog found a new server home yet? I haven't seen anything.
The old website for Legal Theory Blog is no longer available. New posts and the archive can now be found at https:https://legaltheoryblog.com/. BlueSky links will be posted simultaneously with posting on the new blog site.
October 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Does anyone know if the Originalism Blog found a new server home yet? I haven't seen anything.
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ABC News is out of control
former fbi director james comey indicted by abc news
September 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
ABC News is out of control
I wrote this last year, but it still applies.
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day, everyone! In honor of such an important holiday, I actually got around to writing a piece on James Wilson:
www.realclearhistory.com/articles/202...
www.realclearhistory.com/articles/202...
Constitution Day Reflections on America’s Founding Documents
When it comes to celebrating Constitution Day, it may be considered atypical to think of the Declaration of Independence. After all, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were two separ
www.realclearhistory.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I wrote this last year, but it still applies.
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day Eve, everyone!
Make sure you leave out maderia, rum, and cookies for James Wilson and Gouverneur Morris tonight!
Make sure you leave out maderia, rum, and cookies for James Wilson and Gouverneur Morris tonight!
September 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Happy Constitution Day Eve, everyone!
Make sure you leave out maderia, rum, and cookies for James Wilson and Gouverneur Morris tonight!
Make sure you leave out maderia, rum, and cookies for James Wilson and Gouverneur Morris tonight!
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Behold, the best 9/11 humor of all time: The Onion's TV listings (my favorite row is MTV)
September 11, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Behold, the best 9/11 humor of all time: The Onion's TV listings (my favorite row is MTV)