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The Saddest Jester
On this day in 2014, actor Robin Williams is found dead at his home in Tiburon, California, after an apparent suicide. As a performer, the…
The Sunday Driver, S1, E5: No Football for You.
A happy, hot Monday evening to you all; we will take our Sunday drive right now, the A/C on full, just like Dad used to…
Why Susan Rice Would Be A Terrible Choice for Biden’s Running Mate
Joe Biden will announce who his running mate will be next week. Presumably, that means he’s narrowed the field down to a precious few. Two,…
Medicare and the Struggle for National Healthcare
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare, a health insurance program for elderly Americans, into law. At the bill-signing ceremony, which…
From the Invincible Armada to the Virgin Queen
On this day in 1588, off the coast of Gravelines, France, Spain’s so-called “Invincible Armada” is defeated by Queen Elizabeth I’s English naval force under…
The 14th Amendment and Barriers to True Civil Rights
On this day in 1868, following its ratification by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing citizenship and all its privileges to…
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