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How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773

A grassroots revolt against automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, has gained momentum across the United States.

The Conversation · Sep 16

In 1795, Paul Revere helped bury a secret time capsule beneath Boston's State House; 219 years later, workers opened it to reveal coins, documents and a medal

A 1795 time capsule buried beneath Boston's State House was recently opened. This capsule contained historical items from different periods of Massachusetts history. It was originally placed by notable figures like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. The capsule was also opened and replenished once before in 1855.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Washington and His Men Knew How To Party

America was founded by drinkers, distillers, and maltmen whose consumption would be labeled problematic by today's public health authorities.

Reason · Jul 3

Introducing Reason's America 250 Issue

America was a bicentennial basketcase. For the sestercentennial, we're in shambles. But there are still many reasons to celebrate.

Reason · Jun 1

America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution

As July 4, 2026, approaches, Americans will be paying more attention than usual to events of 1776: the year the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. But…

The Conversation · May 15

The 17th-century Pueblo leader who fought for independence from colonial rule – long before the American Revolution

The U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall Collection contains 100 sculptures: two luminaries from each state. They include many familiar figures, such as Helen Keller, Johnny Cash, Ronald Reagan and Amelia Earhart. There are a few from the Colonial era, including founders such as Samuel Adams and George Washington.

The Conversation · Jan 9

A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.”

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Parades Are Great, but We Shouldn't Venerate the Military

America’s founders were deeply suspicious of a standing army.

Reason · Jun 16, 2025

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

Let the arguments begin

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Where are the world’s millionaires and how is wealth divided globally?

Almost half of the world’s wealth, or $213 trillion, is held by just 1.5 percent of the global adult population.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024