Liberal Plutocrats

Liberal Plutocrats

Let the reader beware. At a recent confab at a billionaire’s ranch, an elite gathering of business titans agreed to spend $100 million — thanks to legal loopholes that allow them to skirt federal campaign contribution limits — to elect like-minded politicians...

The Hunley & History

CHARLESTON, S.C. — On a clear, moonlight night 150 years ago, the hand-cranked Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley glided out over glassy seas off South Carolina, sailing into history as the first submarine ever to sink an enemy warship. A century and a half later — and...
The Privileged People

The Privileged People

Politicians say, “We’re all equal,” and pretend that they represent everyone. But, in fact, they constantly pick winners and losers. America is now like the place described in George Orwell’s book “Animal Farm”: “All animals...

Lee's Loyalty

January 19 marked 207 years since the birth of Robert E. Lee. Known primarily as the general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during America’s Civil War, he is revered by some for his sterling character and military genius, while being denounced by...