During the Second Great Awakening, people became convinced they could reshape the world. There are several Utopian movements, both secular and religious. One of the largest, but short lived was Robert Owen’s New Harmony. Owen wanted his people to reject competition and instead work together with what he called social engineering. Members bartered for good … Continue reading Class Notes
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Class Notes
During the Second Great Awakening, people became convinced they could reshape the world. There are several Utopian movements, both secular and religious. One of the largest, but short lived was Robert Owen’s New Harmony. Owen wanted his people to reject competition and instead work together with what he called social engineering. Members bartered for good … Continue reading Class Notes
Mail In Voting
With the shutdown of everything non- essential and social distancing becoming the new normal, one area of concern is voting. At the very heart of our democracy is the ability to vote. However, if we eliminate gatherings, as we have been instructed to do, voting is problematic. As of now the presidential vote hopefully … Continue reading Mail In Voting
Pandemics
It is interesting that, with all the advancements today in weaponry and defense, the thing that kills the most people is natural and too small to see with the naked eye. When we put so much emphasis on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, it's a virus that we should have prepared for is the … Continue reading Pandemics
Class Notes
I might have more on this later but I thought I would bring a little history into recent declarations of who is in change when it comes to quarantines. The 1824 Gibbons v. Ogden Supreme Court case clearly states that the State governments are in complete control of quarantines in their own states. … Continue reading Class Notes
Equal Rights Amendment
If you are watching more TV than normal, then you may be seeing ads for FX’s upcoming miniseries called "Mrs. America." The show is about Phyllis Schlafly’s successful lobbying against the Equal Rights Amendment. Knowing that Hollywood struggles with showing the truth and also believing that women’s history is often one of the most misunderstood … Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
If you are watching more TV than normal, then you may be seeing ads for FX’s upcoming miniseries called "Mrs. America." The show is about Phyllis Schlafly’s successful lobbying against the Equal Rights Amendment. Knowing that Hollywood struggles with showing the truth and also believing that women’s history is often one of the most misunderstood … Continue reading Equal Rights Amendment
