The Artistic Value Of A Statue Is More Important Than Its History
The tale of the gay Jewish Confederate soldier who sculpted some of America’s most notable memorials and statues just goes to show how dogmatic and shortsighted today’s iconoclasts really are.
Politico’s Ryan Lizza Suggests President Trump Would’ve Fought For The South
Lizza pointlessly asked press secretary Kayleigh McEnany whether President Trump believed it ‘was a good thing’ the Confederacy lost the Civil War.
Mayhem And Rioting Emphasizes Why DC Statehood Is A Terrible Idea
The core of Washington, D.C., must remain under the sole control of the federal government, lest the mob impose its will on a nation helpless to defend its center of power.
Sen. Josh Hawley: The Left Wants A Civil War
What does any of this have to do with healing our nation? The answer is, ‘nothing.’ And that’s the point.
America Is In A Cultural Civil War
Events of the last week reveal a clash between the politics of revolutionary racial radicalism and defunding the police on the one hand, and law and order on the other.
Divisive Insurrectionists Have Brought The Nation To The Brink Of Chaos
Tolerance for criminality and political sabotage has led America into one of it’s darkest moments in decades. Do we have the will to unite once more?
Making Sense of Oliver Wendell Holmes’ Controversial Legacy
Stephen Budiansky’s new biography, ‘Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Life in War, Law, and Ideas,’ has new perspectives to offer but fails to excuse the more damning aspects of the famed jurist’s legacy.
This American Folk Legend Made His Name In Hard Times
‘The songs of Stephen Foster…have been a source of inspiration to every writer of popular songs.’ While deeply influential, Foster’s short life was not without controversy or hardship.
‘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.
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