Jan 16
“Intoxicating Liquors”: How the Volstead Act led to Prohibition corruption
Put away your lagers, your cocktail shakers, and your martini glasses. Prohibition is now in effect. On January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment of the Constitution was ratified. After decades of steadily growing in its political influence, the temperance movement had succeeded in prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and transportation of “intoxicating liquors” throughout the United… [Continue Reading]
Aug 30
Civic engagement: An engine for economic recovery?
A new report indicates that cities and states with high levels of civic health in 2006 rebuffed the economic collapse and unemployment crisis better than their less-engaged counterparts.
Jul 5
Muhammad Ali to receive National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal
The National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony will recognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom, the Center announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Jul 4
Who says July 4th is Independence Day?
John Adams envisioned July 2, 1776, as the day Americans would mark independence from Great Britain.
Jul 4
The other side of the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July was not always a cause for celebration for all people living in America.
