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Electoral College Myths & Facts
As has become my habit during presidential election years, I've completed a series about the Electoral College: What myths persist about...
tara
Oct 30, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myth #7: Candidates who lose the popular vote shouldn’t win the White House
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 25, 20204 min read
This Day in History: John & Abigail Adams wed
On this day in 1764, John Adams, future second President of the United States, marries Abigail Smith. When you think of John and Abigail...
tara
Oct 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Charles Coolidge refuses to surrender
On this day in 1944, Charles H. Coolidge begins a four-day ordeal that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. At the time, he...
tara
Oct 24, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myth #6: The System Disenfranchises Voters Who Live in “Safe” States
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 23, 20203 min read
Electoral College Q&A: Who are the electors?
Welcome to my new Q&A series on the Electoral College. I am getting many questions about election logistics in my inbox these days, so I...
tara
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Electoral College Myth #5: Eliminating the Electoral College would make every vote equal
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
Oct 18, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Puerto Rico becomes a part of the United States
On this day in 1898, an American flag is raised over Puerto Rico. The island was no longer a Spanish possession. It was under the control...
tara
Oct 18, 20203 min read
This Day in History: FDR’s court-packing plan
On this day in 1936, a presidential race between incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Republican challenger Alf...
tara
Oct 15, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Rutherford B. Hayes & his controversial election
On this day in 1822, a future President of the United States is born. Rutherford B. Hayes’s election would be one for the record books!...
tara
Oct 4, 20203 min read
This Month in History: The term “October surprise” comes into use
During this month in 1972, the term “October surprise” came into use. An October surprise, as you may know, is a news story that is held...
tara
Oct 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Unsung Revolutionary War heroine, Mary Digges Lee
On this day in 1780, General George Washington receives an offer of help from a group of women in Maryland. Many of my history posts have...
tara
Sep 27, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Ethan Allen is captured
On this day in 1775, Ethan Allen is captured at Montreal. It had been only four months since he and Benedict Arnold had captured Fort...
tara
Sep 25, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Victoria Woodhull is born
On this day in 1838, Victoria California Claflin is born. If you’ve heard of her, then you probably know her as Victoria Woodhull, the...
tara
Sep 23, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Battle of Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation
On this day in 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee decides to make a stand! His decision would lead to the bloody Battle of Antietam....
tara
Sep 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Betty Zane’s daring dash for gunpowder saves Ft. Henry
On this day in 1782, a 16-year-old girl makes a daring dash for gunpowder. Betty Zane made her run even as a group of British soldiers...
tara
Sep 12, 20203 min read
This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration with a lot to lose
On this day in 1736, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is born in Virginia. Carter Braxton was a wealthy and influential man...
tara
Sep 10, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned hero
On this day in 1944, a hero throws himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Amazingly, Robert D. Maxwell would live to tell the...
tara
Sep 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Phillis Wheatley, first black American to publish a book of poetry
On this day in 1773, Phillis Wheatley becomes the first black American to have a book of poetry published. Very little is known about...
tara
Sep 1, 20203 min read
This Day in History: One of the last survivors of the Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1742, George Robert Twelves Hewes is born in Boston. He would later become one of the last survivors of the Boston Tea...
tara
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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