Does the U.S. Still Have a Constitution?
Legal scholars have many lenses through which to examine the Constitution. Lawyers need to master about 150 Supreme Court decisions in order to have a sufficient understanding of the government. But most of what lawyers have studied is theory — how the Constitution is...
America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant—and You May Love It More Than Coffee or Tea
Key Takeaways Yaupon is the only known caffeinated plant native to North America. Yaupon tea contains theobromine and theophylline, providing energy without the crash and jitters. Yaupon can be re-steeped multiple times because it lacks tannins. The adage...
Trump Steals Pride and Joy of Washington
You can’t just shut down a city’s beating heart for the arts for two years, especially in times of turmoil. People should hear a Brahms symphony, played live in a concert hall, to feel alive again. Make that a capital city’s shimmering marble center...
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VIRGINIA: Where it all began: Virginia and the Black History Movement RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – This year marks a major milestone that helped shape how the United States of America tells its story. It was 100 years ago when Black History Month first began being...Obiter Dicta
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SOUTH CAROLINA: Massive Confederate flag flown over I-85 in Spartanburg down after court ruling SPARTANBURG — Roughly four years after the Sons of Confederate Veterans raised it over Interstate 85 Read More