Category: American Presidents
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6 Court Rulings That Framed a Definition of Free Speech
Pico and Tinker were high school students. Brandenburg was a member of the KKK. What did they have in common? They all tested the limits of free speech.
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How Much Free Speech Do We Really Have?
Is free speech in the U. S. absolute? If not, what are the constraints and how did we arrive at them? Here’s a recap of landmark legal decisions up to 1927.
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The Link Between 1800 New Jersey and Your State Today
The Constitution has only one statement regarding the establishment and governing of elections (and one Article establishing the Electoral College). Article I, Section, 4, Clause 1:The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress…
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Was George Washington “The Greatest Man in the World”?
Two different versions of the same story, from two people who spoke to the same person. Which one is right?
