The U.S. has a big problem. A legal problem. Its Supreme Court is undermining its democracy. The court has recently made a series of rulings that conflict with the views of most Americans. These include removing abortion from constitutional protection, enhancing gun rights, reducing separation of church and state, and
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Alberta Diary: Freedom from gun terror: why understanding American history can help keep Canadians sane
An American militia in 1773 … before they were well regulated and illustrating why they needed to be. Most militia units, said Gen. George Washington, were “totally unacquainted with every kind of military skill.” Below: President Washington; President Thomas Jefferson. One of the effects of the horrific tragedy at Sandy
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