Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were our nation’s first fierce partisan political rivals. What lessons can the famously long-winded hothead and his calculating, duplicitous political opponent offer our political brawls today? Historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky explains, and then we reflect: What makes some clashes more productive than others? And with passionate disagreement baked into our system of government, how do we make sure, in 2024, that we’re truly fighting right?

Historian, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky: https://www.lindsaychervinsky.com/
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How to fight right with Hamilton and Jefferson

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How to fight right with Hamilton and Jefferson