On this day in 1776, less than a month before the celebrated Declaration of Independence, Virginia ratified their Declaration of Rights. The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a key foundational document for several reasons. Thomas Jefferson drew heavily from it drafting the Declaration of Independence. It was also the basis of the Bill of Rights….
Tank Man. Do you remember him? He was the, well, not the face, but the silhouette of 1989’s Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre. Bravely, he stood in front of a line of tanks to hinder their advance. At one point, he climbed up on one of the tanks. It was reported he spoke to the…
With the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, much attention has been turned to law enforcement, their methods, equipment, and role. Before we look at how to fix the problems inherent in law enforcement and their interactions and role in society, it will be helpful to look at how we got to where…
In 1607, English colonists established James Fort and founded Jamestown, in what would become Virginia. They chose an area they felt was accessible by water and close to the mainland, but defensible and removed from the local population of Native Americans. Part of the reason the Native Americans were not as active in that area…
Happy Mother’s Day! Today is a special day to celebrate the important women in our lives. Mothers have more impact on our early lives and upbringing than anyone else, and therefore, a bigger impact on our lives than anyone else. Today is a special Mother’s Day because it is also the anniversary of Victoria Woodhull…