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william-bennett-turner's picture
Nov.09.2011
These are stories of the colorful characters who have played a role in First Amendment controversies, contributing to our modern understanding of freedom of speech. They include Communists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Ku Klux Klansmen, the world's leading pornographer, prison wardens, dogged reporters,...
jennifer-van-bergen's picture
Jun.10.2009
The electoral tie for the presidency between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson is a forgotten piece of history that still affects us today. It resulted in the adoption of the 12th Amendment in 1804, which changed the requirements for presidential and vice-presidential elections, and it created...
jennifer-van-bergen's picture
Nov.02.2008
A primer on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, with an analysis of laws passed since 9/11.