Does the U.S. Still Have a Constitution?
Legal scholars have many lenses through which to examine the Constitution. Lawyers need to master about 150 Supreme Court decisions in order to have a sufficient understanding of the government. But most of what lawyers have studied is theory — how the Constitution is...
America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant—and You May Love It More Than Coffee or Tea
Key Takeaways Yaupon is the only known caffeinated plant native to North America. Yaupon tea contains theobromine and theophylline, providing energy without the crash and jitters. Yaupon can be re-steeped multiple times because it lacks tannins. The adage "everything...
Trump Steals Pride and Joy of Washington
You can't just shut down a city's beating heart for the arts for two years, especially in times of turmoil. People should hear a Brahms symphony, played live in a concert hall, to feel alive again. Make that a capital city's shimmering marble center by the riverside,...
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VIRGINIA: Where it all began: Virginia and the Black History Movement RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - This year marks a major milestone that helped shape how the United States of America tells its story. It was 100 years ago when Black History Month first began being...
American Gestapo/American Psycho
Last week, a half-dozen masked and unidentifiable Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents killed a 37-year-old federal employee, a nurse, by spraying pepper spray into his eyes, pushing him to the ground, stealing his lawfully owned and carried handgun, and then...
National park signs related to Native Americans, climate change to be removed
Among the national parks targeted in the new removal orders are some of the country’s most iconic: Grand Canyon, Glacier, Big Bend and Zion. Trump officials have ordered national parks to remove dozens of signs and displays related to climate change, environmental...
Every Aspect of the Epstein Scandal Must Be Probed
Of course, Bill Clinton should cooperate with any investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking of underage girls. The suggestion that Democrats would shield a former president from questions that might tarnish his legacy speaks ill of Democrats. This concerns a...
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LOUISIANA: YouTube channel Louisiana Dread preserves Southern culture by sharing history, folktales Bayou-born YouTube channel Louisiana Dread is serving up swamp monsters, gumbo reviews and history lessons in an effort to preserve a dying Southern culture. From the...
The American Police State Has Arrived
In recent days, the government in America has not only failed to protect the freedom of speech, it has attacked it. Like authoritarians throughout history, it has sought to silence the speech it hates and fears. But most authoritarians did not have a Constitution that...
Daniel Morgan’s Revolutionary War riflemen were America’s original scout snipers
As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, it is a moment to reflect on the courage, ingenuity, and determination that forged a nation. From the first shots at Lexington and Concord to the decisive battles that won freedom, the Revolutionary...
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