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HeinOnline’s World Constitutions Illustrated: July 2020 Update
Back in April, we updated researchers on the content that was released in the World Constitutions Illustrated database from January 2020 to March 2020. Read below to find out what new documents have been added to this ever-growing database.
Capitalism, Socialism, or Fascism? A Guide to Economic Systems and Ideologies
This year, the United States economy has rapidly deteriorated, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the spring, the U.S. unemployment rate skyrocketed to nearly 15%. Read this blog to learn how to research economic systems in HeinOnline.
From the Courtroom to the Streets: A Timeline of the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements
With more than 450 protests occurring in towns and cities of the United States and across three continents, some are calling this the biggest civil rights movement yet. Join us as we explore past civil rights movements in U.S. history, and what changes have occurred as a result.
Interested in Space Law? Let HeinOnline Take You Out of This World
At the end of May, the United States launched astronauts into space for the first time since 2011. Strap in as we launch this post into an exploration of space law.
Tip of the Week: How to Search Case Law with Fastcase
Fastcase, a leading next-generation legal research service, provides access to case law from additional courts such as federal circuit courts, federal district courts, state appellate courts, and much more. Let’s explore how to search case law with Fastcase in this week’s Tip of the Week!
CILP: The Essential Current Awareness Tool for Legal Information
We have successfully Current Index to Legal Periodicals into HeinOnline, and are excited to report that SmartCILP profiles are now available. Learn more in this blog post.
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: Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the Titanic
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Wounded Knee Massacre
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Impeachment of Bill Clinton
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
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