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April 2, 2025

Gilding the Resolute Desk

Dolley Madison04 mins

I find myself reflecting on a proposal quite far removed from my own era—President Donald Trump‘s suggestion to have the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office gilded with gold. Let me share some thoughts. During my time as First Lady, I was deeply immersed in the responsibilities and decorum expected of those residing within the…

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Protecting The Meaning and Value of American Citizenship, But For Real

Ruth Bader Ginsburg05 mins

In my lifetime, America has wrestled with its identity and what it means to belong to this nation—a core tenet of our democracy. The Fourteenth Amendment unambiguously declares that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States…are citizens” (U.S. Const. amend. XIV, § 1). This isn’t just legalese; it’s about who we are as…

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