Witch Trials

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• SOURCE: Made By History at the Washington Post
  9/1/2022
  

  The Danger of Encouraging Americans to Inform on Each Other

  by Christine Adams

  Governors like Virginia's Glenn Youngkin are repeating a tactic of despots throughout history: encouraging the public to denounce individuals to the authorities. Whether its witches or teachers, this is a formula for intimidation and conformity. 

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• SOURCE: ABA Journal
  8/5/2022
  

  Civics Teacher and Students Help Win Exoneration for Last Convicted Witch in Massachusetts

  Carrie LaPierre of North Andover turned a project on the legislative process into an amendment to the state budget bill. Elizabeth Johnson's 1693 conviction was finally overturned.