One Southerner's view of the Confederate flag
I live in a small town where some folks still refer to the Civil War as the "War of Northern Aggression"— a town with a rich history that revolves around the Civil War. Most people aren't connected to...
View ArticleAn awakening in the South
Possibly the greatest war story and certainly one of the oldest is the story of India's awakened in a war between relatives. On the day of the great battle, Krishna counsels Arjuna. He tells him that...
View ArticleCongress must hold hearings on voting discrimination
"Voting discrimination still exists; no one doubts that," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts two years ago this summer in Shelby County v. Holder, the case that nonetheless struck down core protections...
View ArticleThe 'battle flag' finally comes down
On Friday of last week, the Confederate flag came down in Charleston, S.C., respectfully retired, with honor, by South Carolina state troopers. It was a modest step forward toward progress, but South...
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