Tag Archives: Jill Lepore

What’s wrong with the GOP in one sentence

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Naomi

“Our whole business system would break down in a day if there was not a high sense of moral responsibility in our business world.” Spoken by Herbert Hoover on the campaign trail in 1928, and quoted by Jill Lepore in … Continue reading →

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Understanding legal documents: Jill Lepore on the U.S. Constitution

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Naomi

In the January 17, 2011 New Yorker, Jill Lepore—how I yearn to be teachable once again and have her as my history professor!—wrote a wonderful piece, “The Commandments: The Constitution and its worshippers.” Not only does Prof. Lepore analyze how … Continue reading →

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