Elbridge Gerry

A Founding Father in Dissent: How Elbridge Gerry Gave Us the Bill of Rights

A Founding Father in Dissent: How Elbridge Gerry Gave Us the Bill of Rights

January 5, 2021

Gerry the proposed original constitution threatened the liberties of the people and the rights of the states....

Elbridge Gerry’s Monster Salamander that Swallows Votes

Elbridge Gerry’s Monster Salamander that Swallows Votes

November 8, 2019

Examining the two-hundred-year-old creation of Founding Father Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts. By Harlow Giles Unger As Americans...

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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