Tag: Abraham Lincoln
On the Supreme Court, difficult nominations have led to historical injustices
Calvin Schermerhorn, Arizona State University
Far from being unusual, the hurried and partisan Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh mirrors several notable examples of...
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
Richard Gardiner, Columbus State University
In the years following the bitter Civil War, a former Union general took a holiday originated by former Confederates and...
Why Trump’s evangelical supporters welcome his move on Jerusalem
Julie Ingersoll, University of North Florida
President Trump’s announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 6 that the U.S. would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel received...
Five lessons Trump could learn from Lincoln
Donald Nieman, Binghamton University, State University of New York
How will Donald Trump observe Presidents Day?
Will he have the inclination or take the...
The political work of the Confederate flag
Joseph Crespino, Emory University
The Confederate flag may soon be gone with the wind.
It is a remarkable reversal of fortunes for one of America’s most...
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
