‘Can This Be Hell?’ This Month We Remember Those Who Died Fighting For Freedom
In the bleak midwinter 155 years ago this month, my great-great-Uncle Cornelius M. Dearth died here — on the grounds of the Civil War POW camp in Andersonville, Georgia. He was 22.
The Woman Who Made Thanksgiving A National Holiday Pleads Her Case
‘We have long endeavored to secure the celebration of this great festival upon the same day in every American State and Territory, so that it might be a National Holiday.’
Rediscover Thanksgiving’s Origins As A National Uniter During The Civil War
Americans have an annoying knack for purging holidays of their true meaning, and Thanksgiving is no exception.
‘Harriet’ Is True To History And True To Her Christian Faith
‘Harriet’ is finely done and despite the usual amount of creative liberties in historic films, many aspects of the movie offer an accurate and balanced view of both Tubman and our country’s history.
Why The Case For Reparations Would Be Immediately Thrown Out Of Court
Tort law is the only meaningful system of law we have for resolving the type of issue reparations seeks to resolve, and it is categorically, legally, logically, and morally improper for addressing reparations.
No, America Wasn’t Built On Slavery, But Faith That All Men Are Created Equal
By reframing America’s founding around slavery, the 1619 Project misreads history and the role Americans played in realizing the ideals of the Declaration.
The Ghost Of John C. Calhoun Haunts Today’s American Left
The irony of the New York Times’ 1619 Project is that it embraces the critique of the American Founding espoused by the leading defender of Southern slavery, Sen. John C. Calhoun.
This Former Slave’s Understanding Of The American Founding Rebukes Beto O’Rourke’s Ignorant Anti-Americanism
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert Francis ‘Beto’ O’Rourke told a group of immigrants, ‘This country was founded on white supremacy.’ Frederick Douglass has some words for him.
Left Completely Misses The Point Of Frederick Douglass’s Speech About Independence Day
Countless elites in the media this week have cited abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ infamous 1852 speech as a condemnation of American ideals. It in fact was the opposite.
No, Christianity Does Not Support Paying Reparations 150 Years After Slavery
The evils of slavery are too great to be fixed with cash. Forgiveness cannot be bought, and no number of government commissions will make things right.
African Americans Don’t Need Reparations. We Need To Take Responsibility For Our Lives
African Americans have had many opportunities to put ourselves on equal footing with other Americans and pursue the American Dream. But too many of us have failed to do so.
Juneteenth Is A Celebration Of The United States’ History And Promise
Today when I visit gravesites, museums, and landmarks honoring those who were enslaved in our country, I no longer feel that frustration I felt as a kid. Instead, my mind goes back in time.
Claiming Racism, Illinois Democrat Cancels Local Civil War Re-Enactment
This is a fundamental culture clash with politicians being wholly unprepared for a new brand of politics in which even traditional family events become politicized, and one more piece of American heritage disappears.
How This Slave Descendant Celebrates Juneteenth In Alabama, And You Can Too
‘I have always loved listening to the stories from ‘old times,’ and I am proud of all my family has accomplished despite coming out of the horrible sin of slavery,’ says Betty Anderson, 69.
Americans’ Loss Of Interest In Civil War Battlefields Is Part Of A Disturbing Trend
In an era of historical ignorance and indifference, is it any wonder that Civil War battlefields are drawing fewer tourists?
Interview With Charles Lane On America’s First War On Terror, Op-Ed Pages, And Media Bias
Washington Post Opinion Writer Charles Lane joins Ben Domenech on the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss his new book, “Freedom’s Detective.”
Court-Packing Is Democrats’ Most Dangerous Attack On The Republic
Prior court-packing shows the practice can have disastrous, perhaps unforeseen results, and poses potential threats to our civil liberties.
New York’s New Law Is Abortion’s John C. Calhoun Moment
The passage of New York’s Reproductive Health Act and the jollification that followed it mark a turning point on abortion, just as John Calhoun’s speech did about slavery.
African-Americans Have a Long History Of Championing Gun Rights
Martin Luther King Jr.’s inability to practice his Second Amendment rights was just another episode in a long history of attacks on African Americans.
Tearing Down UNC’s Silent Sam Threatens Monuments To Henry Ford, Harry Truman, And Mahatma Gandhi
Few of us are likely to withstand the withering judgment of those who come after us, whatever our positive contributions to humankind might be.
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