A Brief History of the Freedom of Speech
“I disagree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he included in it a list of the colonists’ grievances with the British government....
Book Review: The Beechers: America’s Most Influential Family
Upon first glance, the title, The Beechers: America’s Most Influential Family, makes a bold claim that may draw both reflection and an initial skepticism from readers. Surely, across the 250 years of United States history, some political or business family dynasty had...
What is Gavin Newsom Doing?
There is an obvious answer to what California Gov. Gavin Newsom is doing. He’s running for president. There is nothing inherently wrong with that. He is nothing if not ambitious. He’s termed out as governor and in two years will be looking for a place to...
News From Around the South, 3/17 to 3/24
SOUTH CAROLINA: Charleston removed statue of John C. Calhoun almost 5 years ago. A fight over its fate continues The future of a bronze effigy of John C. Calhoun continues to be debated in South Carolina courts — rather than in City Hall — years after Charleston City...Obiter Dicta
A little over a year ago, I spent a week living and studying at the Vatican as a guest lecturer Read More
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NORTH CAROLINA: New N.C. bill would introduce AAPI history to school curriculum A new bill in the N.C. General Assembly is calling for Asian American and Pacific Islander history to Read More