The Politics of Song
Like any effective popular song that explores cultural misunderstanding, “Accidental Racist’’ has ignited a lively dialogue about language and symbols that can mean very different things to different people. And it is hardly the first time a song by a Southerner...Thatcher Was More Than Iron Lady
Margaret Thatcher will be long remembered as a very strong leader of her nation, with an international reputation as Britain’s “Iron Lady.” At the same time, she could demonstrate a remarkable level of personal charm. During my three and a half years as Canada’s High..."Every Last Chicken"
The Civil War was fought in two critical arenas, the battlefield and the home front. Military battles generated the most drama, and usually receive the most attention. But ultimately the civilian struggle proved just as significant. The South was hit early, and hit...News From Around the South 4/1 – 4/8
North Carolina: Restored Confederate Flag Returned to Museum RALEIGH — A Confederate battle flag lost in the final months of the Civil War was handed over again Saturday – this time back into the collection of the N.C. Museum of History following a $6,500...Obiter Dicta
“If you’re trying to decide what to do, and you only have two choices, do the thing that’s hardest,” my Read More
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SOUTH CROLINA: Preservationists hope SC battlefield’s designation as endangered will boost attention Hanging Rock Battlefield is one of 11 of the most endangered historical places in the country, a national Read More