Elie v. U.S.

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George Washington, left, with other officers including De Kalb, Von Steuben, Pulaski, Kosciouszko, Lafayette and Muhlenberg.

The American Revolution Was a Mistake The American Revolution Was a Mistake

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent dissects Ken Burns's American Revolution documentary. Plus: the DNC’s autopsy report.

May 22, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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