The 47th president has smashed norms, enriched himself, and even bungled cleaning the Reflecting Pool. But July 4 still survives.
Declaration of Independence
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Some Declaration of Independence Charges Against King George Apply to Wannabe King Donald Trump
For the Semiquincentennial, Americans should reacquaint themselves with its indictment of monarchial power—and recognize its relevance.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Great Might-Have-Been of the Constitutional Convention
The U.S. Senate was almost structured very differently in ways that would have dramatically altered the chamber and America.
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Can the Declaration of Independence’s Ideals Hold America Together?
Can the Declaration of Independence’s Ideals Hold America Together? A new national poll suggests it very much can.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Angels in America
Blessed are the protesters. And the attorneys. And the mayors and governors… Remember when the right-wing malcontents went after Michelle Obama in 2008 when she declared, “[F]or the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country”? Well, for the first time since January 20, 2017, Americans of conscience and compassion […]
