Tag: civil war
Upholding outdated laws threatens democracy and individual rights
For the past few weeks, the Arizona Supreme Court has fostered debate on its upholding of a Civil War law enacted in 1864, a...
‘Civil War’: Photographing a fallen nation
Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” released on April 12, 2024, takes place in a near-future America where the nation is factionalized and eating itself alive....
Invoking blacks in Confederate statues is an abhorrent political tactic
South Carolina State Assembly Members Bill Chumley (R-35) and Mike Burns (R-17) have introduced a bill into the state legislature to build a statue...
Why living history matters in teaching
The extent of how far educators are allowed to go to get a substantial response from students is often under debate. Many times, school...