Do you teach your students about the Alien and #Sedition Acts of 1798? In the first episode of a new series on political campaigns, we examine the roots of the Sedition Act, and how negative attacks on political opponents through the press go back to the earliest days of American democracy. Learn more, and register to access related lesson plans: https://retroreport.org/subjects/u-s-history/mud-slinging-and-deadly-duels-how-negative-campaigning-evolved-2/ | Retro Report

Historical Echoes: Political Prosecutions in American History From the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 targeting critics, to Watergate-era investigations, U.S. history includes debates over politically motivated prosecutions. In 2023, similar discussions emerged around high-profile cases tied to election cycles. Views differ: some see patterns of retribution, others view them as accountability. Understanding these events helps contextualize current processes, emphasizing the need for impartial j