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We the People: Federalist Papers help courts understand the Constitution

We the People: Federalist Papers help courts understand the Constitution

by Allison Novelo | May 19, 2022 | Featured, Politics

Although published in 1788 for the sole purpose of encouraging the ratification of the Constitution, the Federalist Papers almost immediately took on much larger role in American history. Though historians debate whether the Federalist Papers managed to sway public...
We the People: linguistic detective work on Federalist Papers authors

We the People: linguistic detective work on Federalist Papers authors

by Julia Mueller | May 2, 2022 | Featured, Politics

We the People: After some linguistic detective work, it became more clear that Alexander Hamilton was the most prolific Federalist Papers author Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines one question from the Naturalization Test immigrants must pass to become United...
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case

‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case

by Catherine Buchaniec | May 2, 2022 | Featured, National Security

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — At a pretrial hearing in the case against the accused mastermind of the USS Cole bombing, a former Army interrogator — nicknamed the “King of Torture” — said he subjected a prisoner held at Bagram prison in...
Guantanamo court weighs testimony from alternative suspect in USS Cole case

Guantanamo court weighs testimony from alternative suspect in USS Cole case

by Catherine Buchaniec | Apr 29, 2022 | Featured, National Security

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, April 27 (UPI) — Defense lawyers who represent the accused mastermind behind the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole sought Wednesday to limit testimony from federal agents who interviewed an alternative suspected organizer of the attack. The...
Trump-backed election denier wins Michigan GOP endorsement for secretary of state

Trump-backed election denier wins Michigan GOP endorsement for secretary of state

by Cristobella Durrette and Hannah Schoenbaum | Apr 24, 2022 | Featured, Politics

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Republican Party endorsed Kristina Karamo as its secretary of state candidate Saturday, making her the first GOP secretary of state selection who has repeatedly cast doubt on the 2020 election outcome. Former President Donald Trump...
Murray pushes to change U.S. arms sales, prevent misuse of weapons

Murray pushes to change U.S. arms sales, prevent misuse of weapons

by Julia Shapero | Apr 20, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – Washington Sen. Patty Murray is helping lead efforts to restrict arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations after years of congress facing weakened control over weapons sales. Murray recently reintroduced the Values in Arms Export Act, a...
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