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Speech, Crime, and Son of Sam Laws
Crime can pay, but Son of Sam laws attempt to prevent criminals from cashing in on their crimes. Various states and the federal government have such laws on their books. Learn about these laws in this post.
Tip of the Week: How to Use the Serial Set Lookup Tools
HeinOnline contains the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, a must-have publication for anyone studying American history. To make this content more discoverable, we have created lookup tools found directly on the U.S. Congressional Serial Set homepage.
Multinational Sources Compared: A Subject and Jurisdiction Index, 2nd Edition Now Available!
We are pleased to announce that the second edition of Multinational Sources Compared: A Subject and Jurisdiction Index is now available! This latest edition includes nearly 60 new subjects for a total of 336, as well as updates that make the work easier to use.
4 Heinous Wrongful Convictions in American History
Unfortunately, wrongful convictions—when an innocent person is convicted of a crime—are not a rarity in American history. Countless people, perhaps more than we will ever know, have gone to jail or even been executed for crimes that they did not commit.
Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History Month
While Black history should be learned and celebrated throughout the year, February is nationally designated as Black History Month—and this is thanks to a Black American historian named Carter G. Woodson.
All About Justice Stephen Breyer
Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he is retiring after serving more than two decades on the nation’s highest court. Learn about Justice Breyer and how to research his career and major rulings in HeinOnline.
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Rise and Fall of Alcatraz
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Secrets of the Serial Set: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Secrets of the Serial Set: Education in America
Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Iran-Contra Affair
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