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Tag: history
The Olympics encourage democratic reflection
by F. Willis Johnson The Olympics, those weeks-long extravaganzas of athletic competition that happen every four years, have long been more than just games. The Olympics, in […]
Women history forgot (Part 1)
Today we embark on a series devoted to some forgotten women of American history and ask the question: Why are their stories important lessons to modern America […]
On Memorial Day, don’t forget the rescuers
by David M. Shribman FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Wednesday would have been John F. Kennedy’s 107th birthday. More than eight decades ago this […]
Young Germans warn us of a future that echoes their history
by Cheri Bustos, Ron Kind and Fred Upton Young people overseas are paying close attention to American politics, and they are concerned — not only about us […]
The peaceful transition of power
by Beau Breslin There was once a president-elect who suspected the previous, one-term president — a man with an outsized ego, thin skin for criticism and a […]
America’s 250th is worthy of celebration — and unity
by David J. Bobb It is hard to imagine Americans afraid to celebrate America. But as our nation’s 250th birthday approaches in 2026, there is already some […]
Cinco de Mayo: A brief history
As year-rounders (or “townies”) in the University City, most of us look upon Cinco de Mayo as a Latino- or Mexican-themed bacchanalia that leaves downtown uninhabitable for […]
Can St. Patrick & green beer save American democracy?
by Brian Clancy Let’s make a few things crystal clear right up front. First and foremost, green beer has always been a bad choice and is without […]
Women’s History Month: An observance with significance
by F. Willis Johnson The historical significance of Women’s History Month should not be understated. It was born out of the need to acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements […]