Today, 1781, the Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation. It would eventually be replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
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Thursday Open Thread: Confederation Edition
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Thursday Open Thread: Confederation Edition
Wednesday Open Thread: Primary Edition
Yesterday, Mitt Romney won primaries in Michigan and Arizona.
MiniTuesday Open Thread: Romney Wins Arizona, Michigan Primaries
UPDATE : Romney sweeps to double Republican primary victory All polls in Michigan and Arizona will be closed at 9pm EST. Check BigGovernment throughout the night for reactions and analysis.
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MiniTuesday Open Thread: Romney Wins Arizona, Michigan Primaries
Monday Open Thread: Presidents’ Edition
Today is Presidents’ Day. It’s traditionally a celebration of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but the current culture tells us not to focus on individuals but, rather, to have a more vague, general and non-specific celebration of anyone who may have been President.
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Monday Open Thread: Presidents’ Edition
Thursday Open Thread: Hezbollah Edition
Today, in 1985, the terrorist and anti-semititic group Hezbollah is founded. Rumors of Media Matters’ or David Brock’s involvement are unconfirmed at this time.
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Thursday Open Thread: Hezbollah Edition
Monday Open Thread: Elizabeth Edition
Today, in 1952, Elizabeth became Queen of England.
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Monday Open Thread: Elizabeth Edition
Sunday Open Thread: Super Bowl Edition
Patriots vs. Giants. Fight it out in the comments.
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Sunday Open Thread: Super Bowl Edition
Thursday Open Thread: Groundhog Edition
Today, February 2nd, is Groundhog Day. Whatever that means.
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Thursday Open Thread: Groundhog Edition
Monday Open Thread: Gandhi Edition
Today, in 1948, Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated by a religious extremist.
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Monday Open Thread: Gandhi Edition