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...
CSA History Complex

CSA History Complex

With April comes an annual dilemma in Louisiana: How do you reconcile the considerable Confederate and Civil War history commemorated in the state this month, and the tourism dollars rolling in as the conflict’s sesquicentennial unfolds, with the anguish of slavery...