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Is the current US Supreme Court unusually activist? Has extreme partisanship become a big problem in America? Dr. Raff Donelson, professor at Illinois Tech, brings perspective (and hope) to our times by examining other turbulent periods in history from the 1790s, through the era of the Warren Court.
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For more information visit our website at https://www.nineteenthcentury.org. The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and an Illinois nonprofit organization. Our mission is strengthening our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building, The Nineteenth Century Club. The Association was established in 1891 by a group of visionary women who believed education, charitable activities and civic involvement were vital elements in a thriving community. The spirit of the founders continues through grants, scholarships and public programming. We promote life-long learning through dynamic, multi-cultural programs featuring music, art, literature, science and the social sciences.