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The Scopes Monkey Trial

On May 5, 1925, Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes was charged with the crime of teaching his students about the science of human evolution. The Scopes Monkey Trial, as it came to be known, was a national spectacle, and continues to influence First Amendment interpretation today.

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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.

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The History of Minimum Wage in the United States

Millions of Americans struggle to make ends meet, working multiple jobs to make up for the fact that the federal minimum wage has not kept up with the rate of inflation. However, it hasn’t always been difficult to live off of a minimum wage job.

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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Chinese Exclusion Act

The United States has a dark history regarding its immigration policies. One example of these laws was the Chinese Exclusion Act, which restricted immigration from China for decades after its passage in 1882.

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Major Supreme Court Case Decisions in the 2022-2023 Term

There were five critical issues that were being argued in the Supreme Court during the 2022-2023 term. The Court has issued major decisions that have sparked a flurry of media attention and ignited discussions surrounding the upcoming election.

The Arrest and Trials of Bob Uplinger

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.

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The Abortion Battle: What’s Happening Now

Since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, abortion has become a state issue, with state and even local governments now able to establish rules and regulations regarding whether a pregnant person can receive an abortion, and if so, under what conditions.

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The Pentagon Leak

Classified documents from the Pentagon began circulating on the social media platform Discord in March. These documents discussed everything from the war in Ukraine, to protests in Israel, to Egypt’s plans to build thousands of rockets for Russia.