156 years ago, President Lincoln gave a short speech dedicating a cemetery for soldiers at the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In 272 words, he captured the values that make our nation so unique — values that Americans have fought and died to uphold — and why we must work to ensure America endures future tests and trials, however dreadful they may be. We choose to recall those words of that speech.
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction, citing due process violations. Critics warn this sets a dangerous precedent for fake hate crime cases. Read why Illinois deserves...
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