One hundred and fifty years ago this month, the Thirteenth Amendment officially was ratified, and with it, slavery finally was abolished in America. The New York World hailed it as “one ...

“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” The amendment’s first section begins: However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed ...

“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” The amendment’s first section begins: However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed American ...

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One of President Donald Trump's top congressional allies introduced a resolution on Thursday evening to allow the commander-in-chief a third term. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is pushing a new ...