“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” However, as so often is the case, this reaffirmed American ideal fell short of realit ...

Now we’re passing a law to deal with it under the 14th Amendment or under the 15th Amendment.’ They left themselves the power to deal with any oppressive measures that came along.” ...

“The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments were designed to enshrine Lincoln’s promise of a new America.” The amendment’s first ...