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In 1781, The Freeman’s Journal in Philadelphia published “An Essay on Test Acts Imposed with Penalties,” a piece that condemned laws forcing people to swear loyalty or declare their beliefs to hold office or avoid punishment.
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When Americans in 1781 Fought for the Freedom to Think
A bold 1781 defense of freedom of thought against government-imposed loyalty oaths.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
In 1781, The Freeman’s Journal in Philadelphia published “An Essay on Test Acts Imposed with Penalties,” a piece that condemned laws forcing people to swear loyalty or declare their beliefs to hold office or avoid punishment.
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• Mamdani is not in the country #illegally
• Mamdani does not have any connection to 9/11 or #jihadist #terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t said or done anything #antisemitic
• Mamdani did not call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is not a #communist
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• Mamdani does not have any connection to 9/11 or #jihadist #terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t said or done anything #antisemitic
• Mamdani did not call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is not a #communist
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Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
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November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
• Mamdani is not in the country #illegally
• Mamdani does not have any connection to 9/11 or #jihadist #terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t said or done anything #antisemitic
• Mamdani did not call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is not a #communist
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• Mamdani does not have any connection to 9/11 or #jihadist #terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t said or done anything #antisemitic
• Mamdani did not call to "globalize the intifada"
• Mamdani is not a #communist
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For the first time in a long time, I’ve not been overwhelmed or anxious by watching the news. While I don’t live in a state that had elections tonight, this blue wave gives me hope. 🌊
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
For the first time in a long time, I’ve not been overwhelmed or anxious by watching the news. While I don’t live in a state that had elections tonight, this blue wave gives me hope. 🌊
In 1780, John Adams warned that freedom fails when power isn’t balanced. His essay “Thoughts on Government” still rings true: liberty lasts only when laws, not rulers, govern.
“Thoughts on Government, Applicable to the Present State of the American Colonies” The North American (September 29, 1790)
In 1790, John Adams’ “Thoughts on Government” laid out a vision for liberty built on justice, divided powers, and the rule of law, warning that freedom cannot survive without balance.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In 1780, John Adams warned that freedom fails when power isn’t balanced. His essay “Thoughts on Government” still rings true: liberty lasts only when laws, not rulers, govern.
Ahead of the #NoKings protests, it’s worth remembering that America’s defiance of monarchy began with words.
In 1777, George Washington wrote “The Manifesto of America,” declaring that the nation’s “common principle” was defiance of tyranny.
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In 1777, George Washington wrote “The Manifesto of America,” declaring that the nation’s “common principle” was defiance of tyranny.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ahead of the #NoKings protests, it’s worth remembering that America’s defiance of monarchy began with words.
In 1777, George Washington wrote “The Manifesto of America,” declaring that the nation’s “common principle” was defiance of tyranny.
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In 1777, George Washington wrote “The Manifesto of America,” declaring that the nation’s “common principle” was defiance of tyranny.
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Ahead of the #NoKings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy and defending liberty for all.
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No Kings: George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America”
Ahead of the No Kings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Ahead of the #NoKings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy and defending liberty for all.
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Ahead of the #NoKings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy and defending liberty for all.
“The Manifesto of America” — Freeman’s Journal (September 2, 1777)
Ahead of the No Kings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy and defending liberty for all.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ahead of the #NoKings protests, revisit George Washington’s 1777 “Manifesto of America,” a declaration rejecting monarchy and defending liberty for all.
In 1773, writers were calling out royal pride. The Virginia Gazette’s “Rules for Kings” warned rulers to serve with humility and justice, not greed or tyranny. Centuries later, the message still stands: #nokings.
“Rules for Kings” Rinds Virginia Gazette (January 21, 1773)
A 1773 Virginia Gazette essay urged kings to rule with humility and justice, reminding them their power came from God and the people, not privilege or pride.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In 1773, writers were calling out royal pride. The Virginia Gazette’s “Rules for Kings” warned rulers to serve with humility and justice, not greed or tyranny. Centuries later, the message still stands: #nokings.
An 1793 Aurora General Advertiser article denounced monarchy as corrupt and outdated, calling for a republic grounded in reason and the consent of the governed—a powerful early echo of the era’s #nokings sentiment.
“Monarchy” Aurora General Advertiser (January 30, 1793)
An 1793 Aurora General Advertiser article denounced monarchy as corrupt and outdated, calling for a republic grounded in reason and the consent of the governed—a powerful early echo of the era’s “no kings” sentiment.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
An 1793 Aurora General Advertiser article denounced monarchy as corrupt and outdated, calling for a republic grounded in reason and the consent of the governed—a powerful early echo of the era’s #nokings sentiment.
The truth of #ChristopherColumbus’ journey to the Americas and #IndigenousHistory wasn’t hidden centuries ago. In 1780, one writer made it clear: Columbus didn’t find an empty world—he set in motion the enslavement and suffering that would shape centuries to come. #ColumbusDay
“History of America” An Early Account of Christopher Columbus, Indigenous History, and the Origins of Slavery” — The Pennsylvania Packet (January 11, 1780)
An excerpt from The Pennsylvania Packet in 1780 reprints William Robertson’s History of America, depicting Indigenous peoples as free and self-governing while exposing how Columbus’s arrival sparked enslavement and suffering across the Americas.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The truth of #ChristopherColumbus’ journey to the Americas and #IndigenousHistory wasn’t hidden centuries ago. In 1780, one writer made it clear: Columbus didn’t find an empty world—he set in motion the enslavement and suffering that would shape centuries to come. #ColumbusDay
Newspaper clips examining how #ChristopherColumbus was portrayed in early publications and what they reveal about the lands and peoples he encountered.
“Aunt Margery’s Talk with the Young Folks” Lesson Linking Columbus to the Origins of Slavery” — The Liberator (February 23, 1833)
A collection of historical newspaper articles, some praising, others revealing harsh truths, offering a deeper look at Christopher Columbus, the peoples he encountered, and evidence that the lands he reached were far from uninhabited.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Newspaper clips examining how #ChristopherColumbus was portrayed in early publications and what they reveal about the lands and peoples he encountered.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story on @netflix.com drew more than 12 million viewers in its first three days. How much is true?
Explore the real story through 1957 newspaper headlines that captured the crimes of #EdGein as they unfolded.
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Explore the real story through 1957 newspaper headlines that captured the crimes of #EdGein as they unfolded.
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Monster: The Ed Gein Story, from the Headlines - Scratch Post
Explore the true story of Ed Gein through original newspaper headlines from 1957–1958. See how real coverage of Gein’s crimes compares to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Monster: The Ed Gein Story on @netflix.com drew more than 12 million viewers in its first three days. How much is true?
Explore the real story through 1957 newspaper headlines that captured the crimes of #EdGein as they unfolded.
🗞️ Read the original coverage:
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Explore the real story through 1957 newspaper headlines that captured the crimes of #EdGein as they unfolded.
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LATEST: Autism Research in 1970 Showed Decades of Study Before Tylenol 💊
In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.
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In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.
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Autism Cause: Environment or Disease? (1970 Report)
In 1970, psychiatrists said autism already had decades of research behind it, well before Tylenol hit shelves. UCLA findings pointed to brain function, not environment, as the cause.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
LATEST: Autism Research in 1970 Showed Decades of Study Before Tylenol 💊
In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.
Read the 1970 article 👇🏼
In 1970, UCLA research showed #autism was neurological, not caused by parenting — a theory long speculated. Researchers cited nearly 30 years of findings, well before Tylenol’s release in 1955.
Read the 1970 article 👇🏼
Autism has been studied for more than a century, long before Tylenol ever hit store shelves. One example appears in this 1921 article, where Dr. Stewart Paton of Princeton described “autistic thinking” as one of two types of…
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September 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Autism has been studied for more than a century, long before Tylenol ever hit store shelves. One example appears in this 1921 article, where Dr. Stewart Paton of Princeton described “autistic thinking” as one of two types of…
https://scratchpost.news/autism-history-before-tylenol-1921/
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If you’re interested in seeing how some dictators rose in the past, I invite you check out parts of our #history at www.scratchpost.news.
It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.
It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.
Scratch Post Historical News
Scratch Post Historical News is dedicated to clawing through the past to make sense of present day.
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September 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
If you’re interested in seeing how some dictators rose in the past, I invite you check out parts of our #history at www.scratchpost.news.
It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.
It has a variety of old #news clips that help us make sense of today.
As someone with a degree in journalism and a passion for it, this is just a solid no.
There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.
There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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September 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As someone with a degree in journalism and a passion for it, this is just a solid no.
There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.
There’s no question. No. This is the exact opposite of the first amendment. No.
✨ Political Glossary: Words matter. This political glossary provides clear, nonpolitical definitions to commonly misused terms. A quick reference to help cut through the noise and focus on facts.
Political Glossary: What Terms Actually Mean
A political glossary with clear, nonpolitical definitions of common terms to explain what they actually mean.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
✨ Political Glossary: Words matter. This political glossary provides clear, nonpolitical definitions to commonly misused terms. A quick reference to help cut through the noise and focus on facts.
A 1939 article on Hitler’s 50th birthday said his rise demanded:
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues
“Things the Career of Hitler Demanded” – Cambridge Evening News (April 20, 1939)
A 1939 article in the Cambridge Evening News listed the dire conditions that “demanded” Hitler’s rise, from a discouraged nation to a desperate, loyal inner circle.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A 1939 article on Hitler’s 50th birthday said his rise demanded:
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues
– A discouraged Germany
– A fractured Reichstag
– Weak democracy
– Franco-British conflict
– A disillusioned people
– Ruthless, loyal colleagues
For more than 200 years, reports have praised the “increased public benefit” of #vaccines, with this 1803 article published in The Evening Post underscoring public trust in what was then a new medical practice.
“Smallpox and Inoculation” The Evening Post (March 16, 1803)
For more than 200 years, reports have praised vaccination’s “increased public benefit,” with this 1803 article published in The Evening Post underscoring public trust in what was then a new medical practice.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
For more than 200 years, reports have praised the “increased public benefit” of #vaccines, with this 1803 article published in The Evening Post underscoring public trust in what was then a new medical practice.
In 1894, an article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised #vaccination as vital protection against the disease.
“Vaccination” The Morning Democrat (April15, 1894)
An 1894 article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised vaccination as vital protection against the disease.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
In 1894, an article warned of smallpox’s deadly toll in past centuries and praised #vaccination as vital protection against the disease.
“How to Fight Smallpox” The Tribune (August 3, 1903)
In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.
In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.
“How to Fight Smallpox” The Tribune (August 3, 1903)
In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.
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September 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
“How to Fight Smallpox” The Tribune (August 3, 1903)
In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.
In August 1903, The Tribune of Scranton, PA published physicians’ advice on fighting smallpox, emphasizing vaccination, public education, and stricter prevention measures.
Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882)
An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.
An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.
Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882)
An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.
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August 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Op-ed “The Right of a Citizen to Bear Arms” Hebron Journal (February 2, 1882)
An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.
An 1882 editorial warns that the unregulated sale of firearms, especially to boys, threatens law and order and urges restrictions on weapon sales.
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🧵 Today's thread contains material that you will find disturbing, and rightfully so. Lynching Black people was horrific in and of itself, but what happened during & afterwards was gruesome.
Pull up a seat.🪑
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Today's thread contains material that you will find disturbing, and rightfully so. Lynching Black people was horrific in and of itself, but what happened during & afterwards was gruesome.
Pull up a seat.🪑
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
August 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️
🧵 Today's thread contains material that you will find disturbing, and rightfully so. Lynching Black people was horrific in and of itself, but what happened during & afterwards was gruesome.
Pull up a seat.🪑
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
🧵 Today's thread contains material that you will find disturbing, and rightfully so. Lynching Black people was horrific in and of itself, but what happened during & afterwards was gruesome.
Pull up a seat.🪑
#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory
In 1933, one UK newspaper wrote:
“The iron grip of Hitler over Germany tightened still more firmly yesterday, with the suppression of many newspapers, the arrest and assault of political opponents, and the storming of government buildings by the Nazi brown shirts.”
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“The iron grip of Hitler over Germany tightened still more firmly yesterday, with the suppression of many newspapers, the arrest and assault of political opponents, and the storming of government buildings by the Nazi brown shirts.”
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“Hitler’s Grip Tightens” The Birmingham Post (March 11, 1933) - Scratch Post
A 1933 Birmingham Post report detailed how Hitler tightened his grip on Germany through press suppression, arrests, and violence.
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August 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
In 1933, one UK newspaper wrote:
“The iron grip of Hitler over Germany tightened still more firmly yesterday, with the suppression of many newspapers, the arrest and assault of political opponents, and the storming of government buildings by the Nazi brown shirts.”
scratchpost.news/hitler-tight...
“The iron grip of Hitler over Germany tightened still more firmly yesterday, with the suppression of many newspapers, the arrest and assault of political opponents, and the storming of government buildings by the Nazi brown shirts.”
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“Hitler’s Grip Tightens” Birmingham Post (March 11, 1933)
“Hitler’s Grip Tightens” The Birmingham Post (March 11, 1933)
A 1933 Birmingham Post report detailed how Hitler tightened his grip on Germany through press suppression, arrests, and violence.
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August 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
“Hitler’s Grip Tightens” Birmingham Post (March 11, 1933)