On this day in history, Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified — granting African American men the right to vote. The amendment declared that the "right of citizens of ...

Paul G. Summers is a lawyer. He is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the attorney general of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to ...

Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education written by Paul G. Summers, retired judge and state attorney general. The Fifteenth Amendment was ...

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Here at Snopes, we've learned that when historical claims are used to make a point about current political issues, they often lack crucial context. A frequently shared Facebook meme contrasting the ...

Feb. 03 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1690, Massachusetts Colony issued the first paper money in America. In 1783, Spain recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain. In ...

Foreign citizens will soon be able to vote legally in New York City elections unless the courts take action. Not only is it a bad idea to give foreigners a vote, but it also violates the Constitution.

5th Amendment to the Constitution addressed voter suppression based on race or color. 19th Amendment to the Constitution addressed voter suppression based on sex. Voting Rights Act of 1965 followed ...

5th Amendment to the Constitution addressed voter suppression based on race or color. 19th Amendment to the Constitution addressed voter suppression based on sex. Voting Rights Act of 1965 followed ...

The Appellate Division has deferred the hearing of the appeal challenging the High Court verdict that invalidated several provisions of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution — including the abolition ...