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June 18, 2012
in American History, Current Affairs, Law, Religion

The Religious Legacy of the Founding Fathers

June 18, 2012
in American History, Current Affairs, Law, Religion

The debates over religion and religious freedom are almost as American as flying the stars and stripes, fireworks on July 4th, and Friday night football games. In Endowed by Our Creator: The Birth of Religious Freedom in America, Michael I. Meyerson explores the debate between religious freedom and religious idealism,

June 10, 2010
in American History, Current Affairs, History, Political Science

Blurring Party Lines

June 10, 2010
in American History, Current Affairs, History, Political Science

Tuesday was a major event for midterm primary elections; eleven were held that day, and the results revealed a great deal about the current state of partisan and electoral politics. There were high-profile candidates stepping into political races for the first time, as well as high-profile incumbents facing primary challenges.