This article, prepared for voter information, summarizes the principal events of 1787 in the United States using primary transcriptions and archival overviews. It focuses on the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention, the compromises delegates reached, Congress's Northwest Ordinance, and how those actions moved toward state ratification. The...
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March 10, 2026
This piece explains how the question 'Were Adam and Eve made equal?' can mean different things depending on the sense of equality used. It outlines key biblical passages, summarizes the major interpretive frameworks, and explains how historians approach the founders' language. The focus here is...
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March 10, 2026
This explainer looks at what the Bible actually says about human equality and how scholars bridge the gap between theological texts and political claims. It centers on two passages frequently cited in public debate, Genesis 1:27 and Galatians 3:28, and it contrasts those theological texts...
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March 10, 2026
This article explains who was most affected by the 13th amendment bill of rights and why scholars connect its text to later labor and criminal-justice practices. It summarizes primary sources and recent analyses so readers can trace both legal changes and real-world outcomes. The goal...
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March 10, 2026