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HeinOnline’s State Constitutions Illustrated: December 2023 Update

A year ago we updated researchers on new material that was added to State Constitutions Illustrated. Since December 2022, 73 additional current documents have been added to 27 states. All states are up to date as of the elections of November 7, 2023.

Do You Know What’s in Your State Constitution?

With Election Day right around the corner, researchers can take the time to not only review what’s on the ballot but flip through their state constitution before heading to the polls

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The History of Hawai‘i: How a Kingdom Became a State

The wildfires that ravaged the Hawai‘ian island of Maui and completely destroyed the city of Lahaina last month have rekindled conversations about the controversial history of how Hawai‘i came to be an American state in the first place.

Forever Wild: The History of the Adirondack Park

New York State’s Adirondack Park is the largest state park outside of Alaska, consisting of six million acres of protected land in Upstate New York. Since 1892, these lands have been protected as “forever wild” by the New York State Constitution.

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Midterm Elections Recap

Although they don’t usually draw as large of a turnout as presidential elections, midterms are important in determining the agendas and priorities of the U.S. government for the next two years. Check out our recap of the results!

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HeinOnline’s State Constitutions Illustrated: December 2022 Update

A year ago we updated researchers on new material that was added to State Constitutions Illustrated. Since December, 96 additional current documents have been added to 35 states. All states are up to date as of the elections of November 8, 2022.

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8 Forgotten Stories from American History

American history is brimming with lesser-known—but still fascinating—phenomena that even the most diligent historian may have forgotten. Read to explore a few of these stories with HeinOnline.

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McGirt v. Oklahoma: A Historic Win for Native American Rights

This summer, a landmark decision from the Supreme Court marked a historic win for Native American tribes, acknowledging their rights and transforming the justice system. Explore the landmark decision, its background, and what was actually affected by the ruling with HeinOnline.