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American Political Thought: Winter 2023 Issue

American Political Thought, a JMC-supported journal, has recently published its Winter 2023 issue which includes pieces by several JMC scholars.

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St. Joseph’s University: Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia – Street Diplomacy and the Struggle over Slavery

St. Joseph’s University will host alumnus and JMC Editorial Officer Elliott Drago for a talk on his new book, Street Diplomacy: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom in Philadelphia, 1820-1850. […]

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Elliott Drago: Street Diplomacy – The Politics of Slavery and Freedom in Philadelphia, 1820–1850

JMC's own Editorial Officer, Elliott Drago, has written a book on the antebellum free Black community of Philadelphia, Street Diplomacy: The Politics of Slavery and Freedom in Philadelphia, 1820–1850.

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Villanova: W.B. Allen on The State of Black America

On October 25, 2022, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University will host W.B. Allen for a discussion of his recent edited volume, The State of Black America: Progress, […]

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“A Bully Speech”

Memorable words from a forgotten President

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Our Moral Lights

Thinking about why Lincoln was "most pleased" with his debate with Douglas at Ottawa

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Don’t pass up your Olympics

The true friendship forged between Olympic rivals Jesse Owens and Luz Long

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