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Ending the Civil War and Consequences for Congress - PDF: https://lnkd.in/gfqNYdzg The social changes and human and economic costs of the Civil War led to profound legal and constitutional developments after it ended, not least of which were the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and the many laws devised to protect the civil rights of newly freed African Americans. These amendments and laws worked for a while, but they were ineffective or ineffectively enforced for more than a century. In Ending the Civil War and the Consequences for Congress, contributors explore how the end of the war both continued the trauma of the conflict and enhanced the potential for the new birth of freedom that Lincoln promised in the Gettysburg Address. Collectively, they bring their multidisciplinary expertise to bear on the legal, economic, social, and political aspects of the aftermath of the war and Reconstruction era. The book concludes with the reminder of how the meaning of the war has changed over time. The Civil War is no longer the “felt” history it once was, Clay Risen reminds us, and despite the work of many fine scholars it remains contested.
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PROJECT 2025 This book is the product of more than 400 scholars and policy experts from across the conservative movement and around the country. Contributors include former elected officials, world-renowned economists, and veterans from four presidential Administrations. This is an agenda prepared by and for conservatives who will be ready on Day One of the next Administration to save our country. The Heritage Foundation is once again facilitating this work, but as our dozens of partners and hundreds of authors will attest, this book is the work of the entire conservative movement. The next conservative President will enter office on January 20, 2025, with a simple choice: greatness or failure. It will be a daunting test, but no more so than every other generation of Americans has faced and passed. The Conservative Promise represents the best effort of the conservative movement in 2023—and the next conservative President’s last opportunity to save our republic. PLEASE SHARE https://lnkd.in/eQ26a9bF
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On Horns of a Dilemma, an expert panel discusses the role of presidential libraries, the issues they face, and the future of these institutions. https://lnkd.in/eaHRec-X
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Check out our new research about honor cultures and violence in Justice Quarterly! The University of Texas at Dallas School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at UT Dallas
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From a survey of high school social studies teachers: Only 65% think that teaching about the guarantees in the Bill of Rights is essential. 43% say that the Founding, Civil War, and Cold War are essential topics. And only 32% value facts such as Pearl Harbor or the 50 states.
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Lance Simmens in his book, 'The Evolution of a Revolution: An Attack upon Reason, compromise, and Constitutional' makes several interesting arguments that are a reflection of our politics (society) today among which includes:- ☆The extreme polarization in our society today is a direct result of the lack of conviction, both as a set of principles or prosecution for committing crimes. ☆ Six general principles for setting the country on an appropriate course for redemption: 1. Reinstituting the value of public service, 2. Making government work, 3. Long-term thinking, 4. Balancing public and special interests, 5. Statesmanship, and 6. Removing the corrupting influence of money in politics. ☆ Lance further emphasizes the need to hold people countable for transgressions against common sense, intellect, and personal dignity lest we are crushed under the weight of our own greed and ignorance.
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Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17th in the United States, holds profound significance as it commemorates the pivotal moment in American history when the framers of the U.S. Constitution signed this enduring document in 1787. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the foresight, wisdom, and dedication of the Founding Fathers who crafted a blueprint for a democratic nation that has withstood the test of time. The U.S. Constitution not only established the framework for the federal government but also enshrined essential principles such as individual rights, separation of powers, and the rule of law, shaping the very essence of the American Republic. Constitution Day encourages citizens to reflect on the enduring importance of the Constitution, its role in safeguarding freedoms, and the ongoing commitment to upholding its principles for generations to come. As we observe Constitution Day, it is an opportune moment to engage in civic education, foster a deeper understanding of our nation's history and values, and recommit ourselves to the principles of unity and liberty enshrined in this foundational document. It also underscores the significance of a government that derives its authority from the consent of the governed, an ideal that is sometimes forgotten.
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Citizens' assemblies are an ancient form of governance, used by the Athenians in the 5th Century B.C., whose time has come again. Daniel Stid reports on their increasing use and benefits around the world, including in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/g2upFXug
Daniel Stid: Citizens’ Assemblies: An Idea Whose Time Has Come (Again)
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Administrators across the country have received intense backlash for their delayed and neutral responses to the Israel-Hamas war. At one Virginia university, though, administrators said the delay and criticism that followed was inevitable.
‘We Can't Remain Silent': How This President Crafted a Response to ‘One of Humanity's Most Complicated Topics'
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How much should we make of whatever the Democratic and Republican winners of the Iowa Caucuses turn out to be? Do they often lead to a candidate's nomination by a party or even a term as president? Today, we take a look at the history of the Iowa Caucus as the first-in-the-nation presidential contest, interesting key data points from previous editions, and how the 2024 iterations will differ from those that came before.
Are Iowa Caucus Victories Predictive of Presidential Campaign Success?
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