1964 Democratic Convention
By Marc J Sonnenfeld. Nearly 60 years ago the 1964 Democratic National Convention which took place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I was there.
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Reflections on the Declaration of Independence
By Perrin C. Hamilton Jr. To understand the essential importance of The Declaration of Independence, one should read the first, second, and then last paragraph of The Declaration of Independence.
Read MoreMarquis de Lafayette’s Values About Independence Are Still Relevant – and Needed – Today
Lafayette believed so deeply in the American ideals of liberty, equality and independence that he left his home in France as a teenager to fight in a war for a country that wasn’t his own. As a result, a defining factor of his legacy was receiving the moniker “The Hero of the Two Worlds” for his service to both France and what would become America.
Read MoreKermit Roosevelt III, Constitutional Law Professor and Award-Winning Writer, is May SPEAK EZ Guest
In his latest book, Kermit Roosevelt argues that “our fundamental values, particularly equality, are not part of the vision of the Founders. Instead, they were stated in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and were the hope of Reconstruction, when it was possible to envision the emergence of the nation committed to liberty and equality.”
Read MoreSpotlight on Benjamin Chew: Chew Documented Historic Negotiations for the Treaty of Easton
As secretary of the Council on Indian Affairs, Benjamin Chew wrote a detailed account of negotiations dealing with the historic Walking Purchase of 1737.
Read MoreDemocracy, Voter Suppression and “Our America: Who Are We?”
Democracy relies on the participation of its citizens – so how does voter suppression fit in? Our interview with Sondra Myers, author and lecturer helps to understand democracy’s past and present.
Read MoreFREE SPEECH CASE STUDY: “Oprah with Meghan and Harry”
Oprah’s Interview with Meghan and Harry sparked conversation across the world. Our interview with American INSIGHT’s Karen Curry helps to decipher its impact for free speech.
Read MoreAmerican INSIGHT’S Balance of Arts and STEM Interns
Although my responsibilities would revolve around tracking analytics, I was also given the opportunity to explore my creative side by designing content, researching historical figures, and watching and writing about short films.
Read MoreFalling Off A Cliff in America
Barr lives on the side of a mountain, inside the natural world, and meditates on the state of the country, Portland protests, fascism, & healthcare.
Read MoreKanye West’s Presidency Stunt
As of July 16, according to the Federal Election Commission, Mr. West was again an official candidate for presidency in 2020.
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