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10 fascinating facts about the “I Have A Dream” speech
It was on this day in 1963 that Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech as part of the March on…
10 fascinating facts about President Ulysses Grant
Today marks the birthday of Ulysses Grant, who played a unique role in American history. Here is a look at a military leader who…
On this day, the Emancipation Proclamation changes history
January 1 is one of the most noteworthy days in American history, marking President Abraham Lincoln’s decision to issue the…
On this day, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is signed
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark Voting Rights Act, a centerpiece of the civil rights movement that…
Battle for the Constitution: Week of July 30th, 2021 Roundup
Here is a round-up of the latest from the Battle for the Constitution: a special project on the constitutional debates in…
The Evolution of Voting Rights in America
The right to vote has long been considered one of the cherished freedoms key to American democracy. But voting rights in general…
Happy birthday, 15th and 16th Amendments
Today we celebrate a constitutional ratification twofer: the 15th Amendment (ratified February 3, 1870) and the 16th Amendment…
Happy Birthday, Civil Rights Act
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. The landmark law was a turning point in American history,…
Felons and the right to vote
On April 22, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ordered the restoration of voting rights for more than 200,000 citizens with past…
The Slaughterhouse Cases: Interpreting the Reconstruction Amendments
A narrow reading of the 14th Amendment's Privilege or Immunities Clause altered the trajectory of constitutional law.
