Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...

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And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation; and let the old and the young, the rich and the poor, the ...

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A knowledgeable, committed and vigilant electorate is what ensures that the freedom we love will be passed on to posterity.

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