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America’s Blackcurrant Ban

Posted by: Kelly Goles

The following is a guest post by Margaret Daab, a foreign intern with the Digital Resources Division of the Law Library of Congress.  I recently learned of an unlikely enemy in American history. When it threatened livelihoods in the early 20th century, the government vowed to end its destructive ways. The villain of this story? …

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The Hands that Spun the Revolution

Posted by: Jennifer González

A brief history of how the promotion of homespun clothing in the American colonies traces its origin to resistance on the part of colonists to several British laws that required the taxation of imported goods.

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Upcoming US Law Webinars – October 2022

Posted by: Anna Price

Spooky season approaches! For some, part of October will be spent gearing up for Halloween and Día de Muertos. Others may be excited about the cooler weather and fall recipes. Maybe “pumpkin spice season” will be observed where you live. Regardless of your October plans, we hope you make time to join us for some …