Imperfect Union

Fixing a Broken System

Why this one change might make a big difference

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August 2025

The Voting Rights Act, 60 Years Later

...why it still matters today

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July 2025

The President's Awesome War Powers

Where they come from, how they've evolved, and how they could change.

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June 2025

The History (and Rejection) of Military Parades

On October 23, 1789, President George Washington traveled north to Boston as part of his northern tour.

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May 2025

Inspiration in an Unexpected Place

A letter that symbolizes the moment and why it matters

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April 2025

Keep Your Enemies Close

The history and context behind the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 - and why that context matters today.

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March 2025

Soft Power

What it means, why it matters, and where it started.

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February 2025

Don't Give Up the Ship

In 1813, the British navy imposed a blockade of Boston Harbor. The War of 1812 had been raging for over a year and American forces were eager to break…

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January 2025

Reflecting on Two Presidents

and their complicated legacies

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December 2024

If the men of the country won't save Mount Vernon...

...the women will.

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November 2024

A History of Cabinet Appointments

...and why they matter

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October 2024

Why I Vote

I realized earlier this week that this newsletter is the last time I’ll write to you before the election.

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