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The observances of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day reflect broader societal values and ongoing debates about how we commemorate significant historical events. Examining both perspectives provides insight into the complexities surrounding these dates. Columbus Day originated from...

Labor Day stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of American workers and their contributions to society. As we consider its history and current significance, questions arise about how best to honor the legacy of labor movements while recognizing all workers. Labor Day originates from the late...

Frederick Law Olmsted's journey from varied professions to landscape architecture was marked by a deep appreciation for nature and a commitment to public health and social reform. His work, including Central Park and the Emerald Necklace , set a precedent for urban green spaces that promote...

Throughout American history, numerous individuals have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation's journey toward independence and liberty. While some names are etched prominently in the annals of history, others remain less recognized despite their significant contributions. This article...

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Political Philosophers When I went to college, my major was Political Science. The field is very broad, and I focused on my own areas of interest, the American political system. I also dabbled in comparative political systems and international politics. In all that time, I seem to have been able to...

The New York Times CyberTimes [Editor’s note: this column appeared in the August 14, 1997 edition of the New York Times CyberTimes online news source. The original is still archived here . This local copy is maintained just in case the original ever disappears from the Web.] August 14, 1997 One...

An Interview with John Stuart Mill Advertisement Thanks to KnowledgeNews for permission to republish this page. Of course, the copyright on John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty has long since run out, but the clever “interview style” used by KnowledgeNews to present Mill’s ideas is original. The...

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The Lemon Test Advertisement In 1971, the Supreme Court heard the case of Lemon v Kurtzman (403 US 602). In the case, the Court decided that a Rhode Island law that paid some of the salary of some parochial school teachers was unconstitutional. The case is discussed in more detail on the...

Events Affecting the Constitution Through history, certain events have shaped how the Constitution has been interpreted or viewed by the public. This page will provide an overview of these events, most of which are Supreme Court cases, and provide a starting-point for further research. The primary...

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The USConstitution.net Timeline Often in the course of researching events for the USConstitution.net site, I’ve wondered where in history those events fall in relation to other national and international milestones. On this page, I’ve listed many events from U.S. and World history, with...

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The Best of the USConstitution Message Board There have been forums active on this site since August 1997. In that time, many pearls of wisdom have been posted to the forums, by many people, on many subjects. This page is a “Best Of” of sorts. “Nominations” for inclusion on this page are...