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The five best TV shows about the American revolution – recommended by a historian

Any discussion of films and TV series about the American revolution has to start with a caveat. There have been historical movies for as long as there have been movies, but films and TV series about the great founding event of the US have been thin on the ground, certainly…

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10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington

Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.

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Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

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I'm Obsessed With Ken Burns' American Revolution Documentary, And I Made A Fun Game Guessing The All-Star Cast

It can be surprisingly frustrating and fun - Funstrating!

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COVID Closure of Private Beach Access Constitutes a Taking

The Eleventh Circuit concludes "there is no COVID exception to the Takings Clause."

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3 historical drama miniseries like 'Death by Lightning'

This trio of history-inspired series offer up even more presidential plights and A-list ensembles—heres's what to watch after 'Death by Lightning'

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Hallé/Shields/Adams: John Adams festival review – dynamism that could generate electricity

Adams himself praised the orchestra for giving ‘one of the best performances I’ve ever heard’ of his Chamber Symphony, part of a four-concert feast of his luminous timbral combinations and expansive orchestral beauty

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

Should the United Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

Reason

Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing

The right to trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s also a critically important way in which citizens can participate in democracy.

The Conversation

Check Your Change: These 2007 Presidential Dollar Coins Could Be Worth up to $141K

Most are worth about face value, but a couple are valued in six figures due to errors.

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The Gilded Age showrunners explain why tragic death of beloved character had to happen

Latest episode of Emmy-winning period drama ended with a shocking twist

The Independent UK

Trump says Obama committed treason. This is Alice in Wonderland-style justice

The president’s claims against his predecessor turn long-held ideals of American justice on their head

The Guardian - US

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

The Independent UK

Celebrate Independence Day by Insulting a Politician

Perhaps the one thing Americans still have in common is our eagerness to criticize government.

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A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.”

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Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Whether Republican or Democrat or independent, some will say – with reverence – that adherence to the values expressed in the declaration is what makes them American.

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Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity

America is nearing the 250th anniversary of its revolutionary birth, the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, will mark a milestone – and a time for reflection.

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Hallelujah Junction album review – two-piano journey through 20th-century Americana

The duo’s debut album is a finely balanced and imaginative combination, with John Adams’ eclectic title work the standout

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Did Democratic senator who tried to help man wrongly deported to El Salvador violate the Logan Act?

Maryland Democrat accused of violating 18th century legislation by visiting Central American nation to lobby for release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

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More than 500 firms sign brief in support of Trump-targeted law office

The law firm Perkins Coie is fighting an executive order from Donald Trump limiting its access to federal buildings.

Reason

What Trump Should Learn From the Impeachment of Justice Samuel Chase

Trump wants to purge the federal bench of judges who disagree with him. Thomas Jefferson did too, and it didn't work out.

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Avoiding your neighbor because of how they voted? Democracy needs you to talk to them instead

Are you angry about politics right now? Seething? You’re not alone. According to the Mood of the Nation Poll by researchers at Penn State, 9 in 10 Americans can name a recent news event or something about American politics that made them angry.

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Alien and Sedition Acts were reviled in their time, and John Adams was not sorry to see them go

When John Adams became the second president of the United States in 1797, he inherited from George Washington a new experiment in government and a bit of a mess. The country’s two political parties – the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans – were increasingly hostile to one another, and the young…

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Trump is the kinglike president many feared when arguing over the US Constitution in 1789 – and his address to Congress showed it

If there are any limits to a president’s power, it wasn’t evident from Donald Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Thomas Jefferson' docuseries online from anywhere

Major new six-part premium presidential biography across three nights. Here's how to watch "Thomas Jefferson" online and from anywhere.

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