What connects Trump’s two acquittals: The profound danger of the “Dershowitz precedent”

Trump's first acquittal was a historic mistake: It fueled his supporters' anti-democratic rage and entitlement...Trump's first acquittal was a historic mistake: It fueled his supporters' anti-democratic rage and entitlement...
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A garden of delights for Rome’s creepiest emperor: Caligula’s purported hangout open to public

Caligula, Roman emperor from 37 to 41, was notorious for his debauchery. His infamous garden was his Mar-A-LagoOriginally from Salon.com...Caligula, Roman emperor from 37 to 41, was notorious for his debauchery. His infamous garden was his Mar-A-LagoOriginally from Salon.com...
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Why the 2020 election looks a lot like 1876 — with one crucial difference

The 2020 election has its closest parallel in the protracted, difficult 1876 contest between Tilden and HayesOriginally from Salon.com...The 2020 election has its closest parallel in the protracted, difficult 1876 contest between Tilden and HayesOriginally from Salon.com...
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