Samuel Jones Tilden: Lawyer, Statesman, and Victim of Fate
Check out our latest podcast episode of Chatting with the Authors of Judicial Notice with guest Hon. Helen E. Freedman on the subject of her JN article Samuel Jones Tilden, where she discusses his early years, breaking up Boss Tweed’s ring, and his 1876 contested election bid. Watch or Listen Now!
Empire State Plaza: Albany’s Modern Monoliths
In the latest episode of Wrecking Ball Series, host Adrian Untermyer and guests Hon. Margaret Cangilos-Ruiz, Carol H. Krinsky, and Gina Pollara discuss the Empire State Plaza’s twisted history covering politics, intrigue, and the Rockefeller Family’s one-time dominance over civic and cultural life in New York State. Watch or Listen Now!
Head Back to School with Our Teaching Democracy Toolkit
As teachers turn to planning for the new school year, we review our educational materials! Our initiatives have one central goal: to empower students to be better informed citizens. Our Teaching Democracy Toolkit provides a variety of resources for NYS educators teaching social studies, US history, and government. Learn more!
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