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A view of tabulators working at their desks in the Census Bureau.

How Controversy Over the Census and Immigration Caused a Crisis 100 Years Ago

The census has always been political, since the framers of the Constitution...

The census has always been political, since the framers of the Constitution created it as a tool for determining political representation, and today’s controversy over the 2020 Census specifically echoes a crisis that occurred almost exactly 100 years ago

Meeting of the American Colonization Society at Washington. Undated illustration.

200 Years Before the 'Send Her Back' Chants, This U.S.-Backed Effort Tried to Send Free Black Americans 'Back'

"That’s a very concrete example of telling people who were born in this cou...

"That’s a very concrete example of telling people who were born in this country that they don’t belong here and they have to 'go back,'" says historian Kunal Parker

Special Counsel Robert Mueller makes a statement about the Russia investigation on May 29, 2019 at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C.

Corruption, Cover-Ups and the Shocking Presidential History to Remember as Robert Mueller Testifies

Our hope was that a full accounting of presidential misconduct would allow ...

Our hope was that a full accounting of presidential misconduct would allow Americans to measure the current administration against its predecessors

President-elect Donald Trump looks on during a rally at the DeltaPlex Arena, December 9, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. President-elect Donald Trump is continuing his victory tour across the country.

Conservative Conference Avoids Trump as They Rebrand Nationalism and Economic Policy

David Brog had a message for any white supremacists potentially lurking in ...

David Brog had a message for any white supremacists potentially lurking in the crowd the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 14-16. After hailing the electoral victories of Brexit and Donald Trump, Brog...

Susan Rice, former U.S. national security advisor, speaks during the Skybridge Alternatives (SALT) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

'You Are a Racist Disgrace.' Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice Chides 'Ignorant' Diplomat on Twitter

The debate seemed to be over the detention of Muslims in China’s Xinjiang p...

The debate seemed to be over the detention of Muslims in China’s Xinjiang province

The U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., is the seat of the Supreme Court of the United States and the Judicial Branch of government.

SCOTUS's Ruling on Gerrymandering Endangers U.S. Democracy

If you were among those hoping, as were we, that Chief Justice John Roberts...

If you were among those hoping, as were we, that Chief Justice John Roberts would vote to save American democracy from unbridled partisanship, we offer our sincere condolences. Writing for the Court in Rucho v....

Saudi Arabia's Prince and Defence Minister Mohammad bin Salman al Saud speaks during talks at the G20 Osaka Summit 2019, on June 29, 2019.

New Senate Bill Proposes Restrictions on U.S. Visas for Saudi Royal Family

Travel restrictions would remain until Saudia Arabia progresses on human ri...

Travel restrictions would remain until Saudia Arabia progresses on human rights

How Controversy Over the Census and Immigration Caused a Crisis 100 Years Ago

200 Years Before the 'Send Her Back' Chants, This U.S.-Backed Effort Tried to Send Free Black Americans 'Back'

Corruption, Cover-Ups and the Shocking Presidential History to Remember as Robert Mueller Testifies

Conservative Conference Avoids Trump as They Rebrand Nationalism and Economic Policy

'You Are a Racist Disgrace.' Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice Chides 'Ignorant' Diplomat on Twitter

SCOTUS's Ruling on Gerrymandering Endangers U.S. Democracy

New Senate Bill Proposes Restrictions on U.S. Visas for Saudi Royal Family

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