1790: In keeping with a tradition at least as old as the Romans and constitutionally mandated by the Founding Fathers, the first U.S. Census begins.
Federal representatives fanned out across the original 13 states, tabulating information on American households, just as they have every 10 years since. The information was used to estimate taxes, assign [...]
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August 2, 1790: New Nation Comes to Its Census
August 2nd, 2010 |
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March 16, 1802: Army Engineers Get New Foundation
March 16th, 2010 |
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1802: An act of Congress establishes the Army Corps of Engineers. The corps will help shape the nation, literally.
General George Washington appointed the first U.S. Army engineers June 16, 1775, the day before he actually received his commission from the Continental Congress “to be General and Commander in chief, of the army of the United [...]
Judge strikes down Prop 8
January 11th, 2010 |
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A federal judge has ruled to allow same-sex couples to marry in California starting on August 18, saying that voter-approved Proposition 8 violates the U.S. Constitution.
The decision is a big victory for supporters of gay rights in a case that both sides have said is likely to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court. Do you agree or disagree with the judge’s decision? How do you think this issue will ultimately play out?
Put yourself on video and send us your thoughts. And if you know of someone in your community personally affected by this case, please share your story.
Also, be sure to check out a CNN profile of nine iReporters who’ve struggled to secure their own same-sex marriages.
Michael Moore Threatens Connecticut Boycott For Lieberman Recall
December 17th, 2009 |
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Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore is threatening to boycott Connecticut if the state does not recall Senator Joe Lieberman.
“People of Connecticut: What have u done 2 this country? We hold u responsible. Start recall of Lieberman 2day or we’ll boycott your state,” the Oscar-winning Bowling For Columbine director wrote on his Twitter page Wednesday.
Lieberman vowed to [...]
The Fed’s “Independence” Argument Is False
December 14th, 2009 |
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The House has passed a bill to audit the Federal Reserve. 79% of the American people support a full audit.In response, the Fed says that an audit would interfere with its “independence”. However, the Constitution does not empower a central bank. And C…
Richard Laermer: Gay, Gay, More Gay: Can’t We All Just Get It Straight?
July 24th, 2009 |
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“Damn it,” says Kenneth Cole in ads all over the fine city of Ne wYork. “Why are people not thinking straight about gay marriage?” It…