News From Around the South, 5/11 to 5/18
Louisiana: More Louisiana officials get approval to carry guns inside State Capitol Louisiana legislators voted this week to expand the list of public officials who can carry a handgun in the State Capitol. Senate Bill 277, sponsored by Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-Baton...
When Killing Becomes Commonplace
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) Last week, when the Pentagon resumed its attacks on small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific...
Intelligence Agencies’ Origins Date Back to American Revolutionary War
This year marks America’s 250th birthday, a nation born in war. Factors that led to the U.S. victory over the British Empire during the Revolutionary War included an effective intelligence network. Gen. George Washington, commander of the Continental Army,...
Barney Frank Speaks
Republicans are dancing on the grave. They really were afraid of losing the House and with reason. Their leader, the president, is sinking like a rock. That should hurt them, but only so much. The decision of the Virginia Supreme Court to throw out the new map enacted...
News From Around the South, 5/4 to 5/11
SOUTH CAROLINA: USC students are studying Southern history through barbecue A University of South Carolina course is using smoked pork and sauce traditions to teach students about Southern history, culture and civil rights. The semester wrapped up Wednesday at a West...Obiter Dicta
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