On January 18, 1984, the Supreme Court heard arguments in New York v. Uplinger, a case that would have a momentous impact on LGBTQ+ rights in the State of New York. Keep reading to explore one of the most important, and lesser know, events in LGBTQ+ legal history: the arrest and trials of Bob Uplinger.
England had such a serious drinking problem in the 1700s that today this fifty-year period is known as the Gin Craze. In this post, we explore this manufactured crisis and how a nation sobered up.
In adherence to President Joe Biden’s Memorandum, the National Archives and Records Administration recently disclosed previously withheld records regarding the assassination of JFK. More than 13,000 documents are now searchable within HeinOnline.
Today we’re going to shamrock your world with some St. Patrick’s Day facts that will make you feel like you’ve struck gold. From leprechauns to corned beef, get ready to jig your way into a wealth of information about this beloved Irish holiday.
In honor of March Madness and Women’s History Month, we’re using HeinOnline, and especially our Business and Legal Aspects of Sports and Entertainment (BLASE) database, to alley-oop into the fascinating history of women’s basketball.
Last Friday, March 3, was National Anthem Day in the United States. Why is that, you may ask? Well, March 3, 1931 was the day that “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key was officially designated the national anthem.
Black history is filled with heroes who have overcome unspeakable obstacles in the fight for racial equality, civil rights, and social justice. Every day, yet especially this month, these leaders serve as inspiration for ongoing struggles.
You may remember the story of the first Thanksgiving from your elementary school days, when you listened to the tale of the Pilgrims and their Indigenous friends. But how much of that story is actually true?
In this month’s HeinOnline in the Classroom we focus on a particular historical document from HeinOnline’s collection: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham City Jail.” Keep reading for more about King’s letter, and for two activities that you can use in your classroom.
At the turn of the 20th century, oil and mineral rights made the Osage Nation “the richest people in the world.” Their wealth stoked greed and festered envy–and led to murder.
