Civil War at 150 Still Divisive
As the 150th anniversary of the start of theCivil War approaches, most Americans say the war between the North and South is still relevant to American politics and public life today. More than half of Americans (56%) say the Civil War is still relevant, according to...
How Much Diversity Must We Tolerate?
In his seventh year of “fundamentally transforming the United States of America,” as Barack Obama memorably promised five days before he was elected president, we’re learning new details about thousands of immigrants who were released from custody...
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SOUTH CAROLINA: Is State Ready to Remove Confederate Flag? A bill to take down the Confederate battle flag in South Carolina may be ready in time for the state legislature’s January 2016 session, if at least one Republican lawmaker has his way. State Rep. Norman...
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Obiter Dicta
In 200-plus years of interpreting the free speech clause of the First Amendment, the courts have narrowed and expanded its Read More
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SOUTH CAROLINA: With location and design selected, SC’s Robert Smalls monument needs funding The monument is expected to cost between $1 million and $2 million for the cost of the Read More