Yet, the abdication of Emperor Romulus Augustulus on September 4, 476 marks the fall of the Western Roman Empire. So, what caused the downfall of the Roman Empire (which began in 27 BC)?

Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.

Plus a Mora, MN, fam continues to fight for a road to their home, Walz is trolling the internet again, and MOA's gas station ...