Joseph M. Adelman

Joseph M. Adelman is a historian of the politics and media of the American Revolution. He is a National Endowment for the Humanities fellow at the American Antiquarian Society.

The Postal Service Is a Civic Institution, Not a Business

The Postal Service Is a Civic Institution, Not a Business

We need to look back to the American Revolution to understand the reasons behind our postal system, and for inspiration for saving it today. More »

Mobilizing the Public Against Censorship, 1765 and 2012

Mobilizing the Public Against Censorship, 1765 and 2012

There are uncanny parallels between colonial protests against the Stamp Act of 1765 and last week's website blackouts protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act. More »

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