This Day in History: May 16
Here's a brief look back in time for this day, May 16. In 1918, the U.S. Congress passes the Sedition Act, which essentially criminalized anti-war activism and public dissent against the government. This was one year after the U.S. got involved in World War I, which was once promised to never happen. Those found guilty were either fined a maximum of $10,000, or were sentenced to an upwards of 20 years in prison. Most of the elements enshrined were in […]