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1776 All-Stars: Why George Mason Is Extremely Underrated

I'm not saying that just because I teach at the university named after him.

Reason

Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks

A federal judge has ordered the restoration of historical exhibits on slavery and climate change in national parks, reversing Trump administration actions. The ruling emphasises the importance of accurate historical representation

International Business Times UK

FIFA’s Haiti jersey ban echoes the long campaign to discredit and downplay the Haitian Revolution

Ahead of its first match in the 2026 World Cup, the Haitian national soccer team was forced to make a last-minute change. But it didn’t have anything to do with its roster or travel plans. It was the team’s jersey.

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1776 All-Stars: Why Thomas Jefferson Is the Most Fascinating Founder

The author of the Declaration of Independence may have written "the greatest sentence ever."

Reason

How Garuda Won Lord Vishnu's Heart Without Amrit

Imagine having the power to become immortal with just a single sip. No fear of death. No aging. No suffering. A life that would never end. For most beings, such a gift would be impossible to resist. They would fight entire worlds to obtain it. But one legendary figure did…

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TAS:Modern slavery concerns over low conviction rate

Australia needs a fresh approach to prosecuting modern slavery crimes, which are among the toughest cases to prove, resulting in poor conviction rates.

AAP

Modern slavery investigators urged to follow the money

Conviction rates on modern slavery are around one per cent of reports, leading to calls for fresh thinking on how to investigate the crime.

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FED:Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

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FED:US tariffs 'not linked' to Australia's slavery laws

Australia's trade minister says he put forward a strong argument opposing increased US tariffs of 12.5 per cent when he met with his American counterpart.

AAP

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

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Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men...' Life lessons on human nature, education, knowledge and success by US president known for abolition of slavery and winning American Civil War

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the importance of individuality, education, knowledge, human nature, and success. The quote, “Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men die copies,” encourages people to think independently and develop their own identity. The message remains relevant today as people face…

The Economic Times

The Africa exception: the slavery reparations debate was once ‘unthinkable’. Now it is unavoidable

The architect of the African Union’s reparations framework for the historic UN resolution explains why demands for historical justice are inseparable from the struggle for Black sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

National parks order removal of ‘woke’ display at Bunker Hill memorial in Boston

Three quotes about slavery, immigrants and memorializing death have been slated for removal from the historic site, according to reports

The Independent UK

French sons of slave traders and enslaved unite to seek a path to justice

In Nantes, France's largest slave port, the descendant of a slave-trading family has joined forces with a man whose ancestors were enslaved to help repair the enduring legacy of slavery from the grassroots up.

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'Sick' Australian ISIS Bride Arrested For Helping Her Father Buy A Teen S** Slave Worth £7.5k To Do 'S**' and 'Housework'

Zeinab Ahmad, an alleged ISIS bride, faces charges of slavery for living with a teenage sex slave in Syria. The victim endured abuse and forced labour.

AAP

VIC:Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.

AAP

Accused ISIS bride's dad raped teen slave, police say

Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.

The Conversation

Australia is facing a new 12.5% US tariff over anti-slavery claims. Are they actually right?

The United States is threatening to impose trade tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Australia, over their inaction on forced and slave labour worldwide.

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FED:Australia caught in US plans for 'anti-slavery' tariffs

Sixty countries including Australia could be slapped with new US tariffs over Washington's claims they are not properly responding to reduce modern slavery.

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'Fig leaf' tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo

A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.

Reason

Was Lincoln More Radical Than We Remember?

Damon Root discusses the path to emancipation, the struggle to secure freedom after the Civil War, and the constitutional changes that remade America.

France 24

French slavery law repealed: 'Now we can start talking about reparations,' historian says

Now that France has finally repealed the so-called Code Noir or Black Code, experts are urging the country to also consider the issue of reparations. The Code Noir was the law that effectively regulated slavery by making people like property, notably in the French colonies – enabling people to be…

The Economic Times

Juneteenth 2026: Is it a federal holiday? Meaning, colors, flag and all details

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States. This federal holiday honors freedom and history. Enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom on this day in 1865. The holiday's observance continues to grow, reflecting its enduring significance. Juneteenth celebrations feature parades, music, and…

Reason

Henry Clay's Deal That Was No Deal: How the Compromise of 1850 Deepened the Slavery Crisis

The Compromise of 1850 was really no compromise at all.

Salon

Tennessee tried to whitewash "Roots"

The attack on Alex Haley’s landmark work is part of a sweeping assault on Black history

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