Meet A Teen Prodigy Who Rose From American Slavery As A Poet
The teenage prodigy poet’s story is one of hope, faith, and perseverance, despite living as a slave in 18th-century America.
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.
‘I’m Pro-Life But Wouldn’t Outlaw Abortion’ Parallels Stephen Douglas’s Argument For Slavery
Hiding behind the pro-choice view is revolting when applied to slavery, and it should be equally so for abortion. Human life should not be subject to another’s whim.
A Vote for Socialism Is A Vote For State-Run Slavery
Socialism begins as a form of serfdom, tying people to the government just as medieval landlords tied their serfs to the land.
If You Buy Abortion Supporters’ Logic, You Also Have To Support Slavery
While both camps make their fair share of arguments, their reluctance to directly engage the other side makes it unlikely that society will progress towards a better understanding of this highly divisive issue.
If We’re Going To Have A Racial Double Standard, It Should Be About Black Americans Only
No other group—not Hispanics, Muslims, or anyone else—have faced what black Americans have. Race in America is not about people of color. It’s about black people.
Montreal Jazz Festival Bans Musical For Allowing White Woman To Sing Slave Songs
Rather than allow a white woman to perform a cultural touchstone of America, protesters shut it down. What a disservice that is to the creators of these works.
For The Left, The Enlightenment Is Just Another Excuse To Cry ‘Racism’
Jamelle Bouie gives us a critique of the Enlightenment from the Left, and it’s exactly what you were expecting: another excuse to call everyone racist.
Why It’s Absurd To Pretend The Enlightenment Is Responsible For Racism
There is nothing new under the sun, just different justifications for similar ideas. The Enlightenment had their own for racism, just as all ages have.
The Bicentennial Of His Birth Is The Perfect Time To Get Better Acquainted With American Hero Frederick Douglass
Douglass called out the horrors of slavery by affirming founding principles. Now leading voices in government and culture illuminate why his ideas matter today.
Removing Confederate Statues Doesn’t Need To Be A Partisan Issue
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has written a book about the city’s decision to remove Confederate statues. It starts out well-intentioned, but ends up needlessly trying to score partisan political points.
How The Constitution Brought Slavery To An End
The Founding Fathers’ understanding of equality and the way they structured our government enabled abolitionists to abolish slavery and hold the union together.
Is The United States’ History Of Slavery And Racism Worse Than Other Countries’?
Slavery and racism are global problems as old as humanity itself. By notable measures, the United States is among the most advanced countries in the world on these issues.
Shelby Foote’s Civil War History Defends America Against Insatiable Haters Like Ta-Nehisi Coates
Enough with the trendy historical revisionism. White House Chief of Staff John Kelly was right: the Civil War came about because compromise failed.
Washington And Lee’s Christ Church To Obliterate Their Memorials Over Slave Ownership
To sit where George Washington sat is to keep his memory alive. So can only perfect men be honored? Can only the blameless be remembered?
Why ‘Black-ish’s’ Fourth Season Debut Won’t Snag New Viewers
Creator Kenya Barris riffed on the holiday Columbus Day to highlight who should be credited for building the United States of America. Spoiler alert: it was the slaves.
Why It’s Justifiable To Not Prosecute Mothers Who Abort Even If It’s Murder
There is a reason that mainstream pro-life supporters do not advocate prosecuting women, and for better or worse, it is because many do not think women know what they are doing.
Peggy Noonan Was Right About The National Cathedral’s Confederate Windows
The reactions to Peggy Noonan’s tweets reveal the ignorance many have of the Civil War and the rash judgments they place on people in the past.
Why Banning Civil War Re-Enactments Will Only Increase Ignorance And Prejudice
It’s a mistake to ignore the complexities of history in the name of social justice. Obscuring the past will not make our country better or more just.
If We Topple Every Statue Of An Imperfect Person They Must All Come Down
We are approaching levels of secular iconoclasm previously unknown in the West. All humans are flawed. Eventually, all of us will be disowned by our grandchildren.
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