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Jacob Hillesheim is a Minnesota educator, historian and ice cream enthusiast with master’s degrees in teaching and learning and in history.

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America’s Problematic History of Valuing Property Over Black Lives

Property rights have been privileged in this country for centuries, often at the expense of Black Americans. It’s time to confront this legacy.

Why It's Technically Illegal to Smoke Weed in a State Where It's Legal

It's one example of state and federal law being at odds.

Do Political Candidates Just Tell Us What We Want to Hear?

Across time, presidents have been pretty steady with how many campaign promises they've accomplished in office.

Should the President Be Allowed to Launch Nuclear Weapons?

Reconstruction and the Case for 'Revisionist History'

Has the United States Ever Had a Dictator?

Why You Shouldn't Try to Get Out of Jury Duty

What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Why Political Propaganda Works and How to Spot It

Don’t You Need A Warrant For That?

What to Know About Selective Service and the Draft Today

When Does Online Harassment Turn into a True Threat?

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