Archive - Imperfect Union

Dangerous Waters

I want to share my thoughts on the history of assassinations and political violence more broadly. I should stress that this situation is unfolding…

Jul 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

June 2024

Closing a Loophole

On This Day in 1804...the states ratified the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.

Jun 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

May 2024

The Interconnected Eighteenth-Century World

May 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

April 2024

Ode to the Library on First

On April 24, 1800, President John Adams signed a bill to move the government from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. In 1790, Congress passed the original…

Apr 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

March 2024

A History of Repeat Candidates

Well, Super Tuesday has come and gone, and we have official candidates for both major parties. While there are aspects about this election that are…

Mar 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

February 2024

There is no doubt 2024 is going to be an intense year and there will be many months I write about history, politics, law, and democracy. But I thought…

Feb 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

January 2024

Correction: The Insurrection Act

History and Today

Jan 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

The Insurrection Act

History and Today: A primer about the Insurrection Act, how it differs from the Posse Comitatus Act, when it can be used, and when it has been invoked…

Jan 15 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

December 2023

The Supreme Court and Presidential Elections

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court agreed to review an appeal on a case that would limit the use of mifepristone, an abortion pill. This month's newsletter…

Dec 15, 2023 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

November 2023

Taking People at Their Word

Ladies and gents, I am so beyond excited to share some news with you. I officially have a cover and a confirmed title for my Adams book. Are you ready…

Nov 15, 2023 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

October 2023

The World is Watching

I had planned to write about some other subjects, but after the events of the last week, that felt impossible. I’m not an expert on the Middle East and…

Oct 15, 2023 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

September 2023

Reclaiming Joy for Constitutional Day

Sunday, September 17, is Constitution Day. I’ve spent the last several weeks (and will spend the next week) talking about all things Constitution—the…

Sep 15, 2023 •

Lindsay M. Chervinsky

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