Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show, Hamilton, the world is once again aware of the United States of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury and founding father Alexander Hamilton. The show spoke much on the theme of legacy, and Alexander Hamilton...
Aaron Burr is an infamous historical figure thanks in part to the duel he participated in that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton. Burr, though, is much more than just a duelist. He was also the third vice president of the United States and, as well as a soldier and...
Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alexander Hamilton has become a household name once again. The revolutionary success of Miranda’s musical has reignited interest in the founding father and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Hamilton had a notable life...
Artificial intelligence has become bigger and more complex than ever, essentially showing up in every facet of modern-day life to some capacity, including our government. The government uses AI in a surprising number of ways, with some federal administrative agencies...
Gideon v Wainwright is a landmark case that adjusted the sixth amendment and impacted American history. In the case, the supreme court ruled unanimously that states are required to provide an attorney for defendants in a criminal case under the Sixth Amendment. If...
Look around the next time you’re at a restaurant and take note of the number of people on their devices. You are likely to see people of all ages on their phones or children on tablets. Technology is used in every aspect of our modern lives. Lawyers and judges...
In the fall of 1963, President John F Kennedy and his advisors were preparing for the next presidential campaign. Although there was no formal announcement, it was pretty much assumed that he was going to run for a second term. At the end of September, Kennedy began...
Brown V Board of Education of Topeka, was a landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in schools is illegal. It was one of the most pivotal cornerstones of the civil rights movement. In a previous case, Plessy v Fergeson,...
Marbury v Madison was one of the first cases conducted by the Supreme Court back in 1803. The case set a precedent not only for how the supreme court handles cases but for the very power of the supreme court itself. The case originated from a particular incident that...
A nonprofit board committee makes important decisions that affect the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization. Large organizations see more benefits in having committees handle their financial transactions. A small organization is not likely to afford the...
