The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Freeman

Right-wing pundit tries to erase Black women’s contributions to America’s founding — so a Washington doctor snaps back with receipts

“Documented. Verified. Present at the founding.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 11

Elizabeth Freeman on Why Industrial Storytelling Must Be Led by People Who Know the Work

Technical industries tend to be populated by people who notice details immediately. A missing piece of safety equipment, outdated imagery, or an inaccurate representation of a worksite can undermine trust before a message has the chance to land.

International Business Times · Jun 18

Rules of the Robe

A sharp-eyed retiree uncovered evidence of judicial misconduct by the chief judge of Houston’s busy bankruptcy court. The unusual story highlights how other complaints against judges go ignored.

Texas Observer · Jul 28, 2025

A statue honors a once-enslaved woman who won her freedom in court

A state representative found that many of his colleagues were largely unaware of the significance of the woman's case, which set the legal precedent that essentially ended slavery in Massachusetts.

WEKU · Aug 22, 2022

Statue honors once-enslaved woman who won freedom in court

A bronze statue of an enslaved woman from Massachusetts who went to court to win her freedom in 1781 is being unveiled in the Berkshires this weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022