He was a lawyer by trade, well-educated, a Governor and President, but perhaps because of his time in the Civil War, he was far more comfortable around common people, believing that by empowering the individual to learn, strive, and work, we would empower civilization itself, fighting for civil rights, universal education, and a more equitable… Continue reading Rutherford B. Hayes and how little we truly know
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DeSantis’ disastrous unforced error on slavery and African American history
The conflict over a curriculum proposed for Advanced Placement students offered Governor DeSantis a rare opportunity to demonstrate how one can combine an unflinching assessment of United States history with an optimistic, pro-America vision, but he completely blew it. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is purported to be the no-drama alternative to former President Donald Trump,… Continue reading DeSantis’ disastrous unforced error on slavery and African American history

