History repeats itself, but we have an opportunity to learn from past mistakes.
Lessons From 1918
1968: The Year that Broke the Democratic Party
1968 is sometimes cited as one of the most contentious elections of the twentieth century. Why? And what does its outcome mean for the present?
Military History Lessons for Partisan Warfare
Political activists sound ready for a culture war, but do they really understand what that means?
The Anti-War War Hero
The anti-war movement has an often forgotten hero, an American Major General turned fierce critic of US imperialism.
The Myth of Malcolm X
Malcolm X shocked Americans with his inflammatory rhetoric — but they couldn’t quite get enough of what he had to say. A half-century after his death, what lessons can we glean from his life?
The Texas Orator 