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America’s First ‘Viral’ Post Was Published on This Day in 1776, When Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ Sparked a Revolution
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, “addressed to the inhabitants of America,” was a 47-page dynamo presenting the recently ...
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Another poll confirms tight Virginia Governor’s race between Spanberger and Earle-Sears
Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears remains locked in a close race against both potential Democratic challengers, ...
The Bulletin3d
Connecticut turns 237 years old today. Here's the story of how it became a state
In fact, Connecticut became a state on Jan. 9, 1788 - 237 years ago today. However, the state's history extends back much before that. To celebrate the state's official birthday, here's a look back at ...
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Colonial Downs 'Pulling Out All The Stops' For Historic Virginia Derby
Tickets are now on sale for the March 15 race, which offers points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby for the first time ...
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Photographer explores African American history and oppression by shooting cultural objects held in the United States' original 13 colonies
A fascinating new photography project takes viewers on a poignant journey through African American material culture, using ...
Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Three special elections taking place on Tuesday to fill seats in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates will determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the Statehouse in Republican ...
Jan. 6th Rioters Claim They’re Like the Patriots of 1776. Here’s the Ugly Truth.
So, yes, when the January 6th sympathizers say they resemble the patriots of 1776, they are right. They indeed are replaying ...