Publius comes from the pen name Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay used when they wrote 85 publicly printed letters now known as the Federalist Papers. Hamilton chose “Publius” as a name that would represent friends of the newly proposed American republic - Publius Valeria Publicola was a Roman general who helped to found the Roman Republic. The Federalist Society continues the tradition of publishing things under the name Publius in celebration of our constitutional roots and recognition that author credit is not always necessary.
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In Memoriam: Gordon Wood
The Federalist Society mourns the loss of Gordon S. Wood, one of the great historians...
In Memoriam: John J. Park, Jr.
The Federalist Society joins the family, friends, and professional colleagues of John J. “Jack” Park,...
Professor J. Joel Alicea Named 37th Recipient of the Federalist Society’s Joseph Story Award
The Federalist Society is delighted to announce that Professor J. Joel Alicea of The Catholic...
The Federalist Society Adds Four New Members To Board of Directors
The Federalist Society is pleased to welcome Thomas Bell, Stephen Sachs, Annie Talley, and Michael...
New From FedSoc: State Court Docket Watch Newsletter
Federalism is a central feature of our American system of government. In recognition of the...