In the midst this week’s truly terrible news, as racist violence escalates across the nation and is met with the assassination of five police and wounding of seven in Dallas, I bet you forgot to check the National Rifle Association website to see what thought leader and CEO Wayne LaPierre was up to. It’s a … More As the GOP and Wayne LaPierre Dither, the Corpses Pile Up
Yes We Can (pull together a conference in less than 12 weeks.) Leah Wright Rigueur (Harvard K-School), Robon Morris (Agnes Scott College) and I are nothing if not — impulsive? Energetic? Awesome political historians ready to respond to the moment? Whatever. In any case, we thought the nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton as the first … More It’s A Conference: Women, Politics, Fun
Maybe it’s because I’m from Philadelphia, where losing is a way of life, but I hate it when people say they aren’t voting for Bernie because he can’t win. They say they are using their heads, not their hearts. He can win. Last night Bernie Sanders nailed it in New Hampshire, beating Hillary Clinton by … More Can Bernie Sanders Win? Maybe, If You Vote For Him
Earlier today I sent in a post to a special message board set up by the American Historical Association. The Board is an extension of AHA Communities, and has been created for AHA members to debate matters to be presented at the Business Meeting in advance. (Please note: you cannot access it unless you are a … More We’ve Been Here Before: The HAW Resolution on Israel at AHA
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