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‘Slavery bounded his life’: Thomas Jefferson’s views on race – in his own words

A new book by historian Annette Gordon-Reed explores the former US president’s writings on race throughout his life

The Guardian - US

The new Trump coin will have an eagle on the back. Here are some better options

The real defining image of this presidency should be the bank statement of the average American citizen

The Guardian - US

A Wall That’s Worth Defending

Some evangelical Christians are hammering away at the very church-state separation that allowed them, and other believers, to first flourish in America.

Texas Observer

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3 Americans died in Iran, but Trump was too busy gushing over the Rose Garden makeover to address it

His priorities are clear.

We Got This Covered

Baptists have helped shape debate about religious freedom for over 400 years – up to today’s 10 Commandments laws

Louisiana can proceed with a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to a federal court decision on Feb. 20, 2026. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted that it is too early to determine whether the requirement violates the First Amendment of the Constitution, which…

The Conversation

SCOTUS vs POTUS: Who really runs America? A throwback to the (in)famous tug-of-wars

'You can't always get what you want ... '

The Times of India

Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Citations on Sensitive Places

Enhanced government security is required when a location is made a gun free zone.

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Most People Know Their Faces, Not Their Words—10 Quotes From Presidents on U.S. Money

Monday, February 16, is Presidents’ Day. It is a day many Americans take off, and, honestly, not many of us take the time to reflect...

Saving Advice

Judge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE

Judge Fred Biery lambasts Trump’s ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ mass deportation campaign

The Independent UK

Made in America by Edward Stourton review – why the ‘Trump doctrine’ is no aberration

From territorial overreach to deportations, the current president is not as much of an anomaly as he might seem

The Guardian - UK

The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels

The Conversation

Bill of Rights Day: How Your Rights Keep Authoritarianism in Check

The document remains remarkably resilient, even as Republicans and Democrats keep launching assaults on liberty.

Reason

No, SCOTUS Did Not 'Invent' Judicial Review in Marbury v. Madison

The Supreme Court’s power to nullify legislative and executive acts is inherent in the Constitution.

Reason

Comedians and kings: is Donald Trump reviving the ancient crime of lèse-majesté?

Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire.

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Solving hunger is America’s lowest-hanging fruit

Thomas Jefferson wrote to George Washington, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit." But we’ve failed to ensure that our citizens can share in our abundance.

Clever Dude

13 Presidential Dishes So Good They Made History

Have you ever wondered what your favorite president liked to munch on? Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, FDR, JFK, and even Donald Trump have all been known to favor certain foods during their time in office. It’s more than just fuel for their bodies. In some cases, it is a reflection…

Roll Call

Murray vows to fight taxpayer dollars funding Trump's East Wing project - Roll Call

A key Senate Democrat is vowing to prevent federal funds from being used to build President Trump's White House ballroom.

Reason

Pentagon's Foolish Press Policy Might Encourage Tougher Journalism

The military establishment’s efforts to quash leaks could encourage them instead.

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Pocket Change Goldmine: Do These 4 Rare Nickels Worth Up to $4.5M Lurk in Yours?

The chances of reaching into your pocket and pulling out a coin worth a small fortune are very low. However, many U.S. coins are worth...

Reason

The 14th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition: Patriots v. Loyalists

Should the United Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

Reason

The Constitution Does Not Allow the President To Unilaterally Blow Suspected Drug Smugglers to Smithereens

If the Trump administration wants to use military power, it should seek authorization from Congress, says Sen. Rand Paul.

Reason

Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation

The Dangers of Amateur History at the Court

The Conversation

George Washington’s worries are coming true

The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address, which was published on Sept. 19, 1796.

The Conversation

‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America

The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has not spared the U.S. agricultural industry, with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement frequently raiding farms across the country in search of undocumented workers.

Reason

Was the Bill of Rights a Bad Idea? Some Founding Fathers Thought So.

Did they have a point?

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