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‘1619 or 1776?’: Hamilton Forum on legacy of slavery draws protest

Two visiting scholars, Leslie Harris and Lucas Morel, spoke last week about the founding of America and the legacy of slavery. Titled “1619 or 1776: Was America Founded on Slavery?”,  the debate was hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Forum and sparked controversy among students.  Harris, a professor ...


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Students navigate mail-in voting ahead of contentious election

Middlebury students are navigating all-new or altered absentee voting systems ahead of the general election on Nov. 3. Although absentee voting is hardly new to college campuses, the pandemic has ignited nationwide debate about mail-in voting systems. Many states have expanded voting options for the ...




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