In The News
Mar 16
The Islam hearings: What would James Madison do?
What would Madison have thought of the hearings on radical Islam in Congress?
Mar 15
On the road to freedom, one (gradual) step at a time
There are several reasons why the Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery is a remarkable document. First, a fun fact: It’s signed by Thomas Paine of Common Sense.
Mar 14
Our founding mothers
A behind-the-scenes look at Vision 2020, our exhibit focusing on women’s history.
Mar 14
Government shutdowns, tax refund checks and the McRib
The question that conflicts our dear Shock and Awe: Should Congress keep government running while they work out a budget deal, or should they shut it down to force the issue?
Mar 11
Women in uniform, attending a ‘university’ that is 82 percent male
This week (on March 9) marks the anniversary of the acceptance of the first female cadets to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Our guest writer, a West Point cadet, shares her perspective on what it’s like to be a woman at West Point today.
