Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.In 1796, George Washington struck six pointed sentences from his Farewell Address.

America is marking Presidents' Day with protests against President Trump's policies, including government cuts and deportations, organized by the 5050

As part of those celebrations in Florida, statues of other Founding Fathers are planned to be shown in counties named after them: Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe counties. Florida is commissioning another Washington statue to be placed in Washington County.

On September 19, 1796, George Washington published an open letter to the American people. He had two messages in mind. The father of our country notified his fellow citizens that he would not seek a third term in office, and he provided the young nation with profound parting advice.

Conservative members of the House of Representatives are ramping up public criticism of judges who rule against Trump's agenda.

George Helmy, Phil Murphy's pick for Rutgers Board of Governors, will have sway over who becomes the next president of New Jersey's largest university

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