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An 1880 Puck Cartoon depicts Ulysses Grant surrendering his sword to James Garfield after being defeated for the Republican nomination.

The latest twist in America’s culture wars saw crowds at the capitol in Salt Lake City this summer, protesting a book ban from the elementary and middle school libraries of Davis County, Utah. Such bans are increasingly prevalent in American public life, with issues of race and sexuality proving especially controversial. In this instance, though, contention arose because an unexpected book was deemed too “violent or vulgar” for children.

On March 25, 1945, the United States Army issued “Fact Sheet #64: Fascism!” to promote discussions amongst American troops about fascism as the war in Europe wound down to a close. Discussion leaders were alerted “Fascism is not the easiest thing to identify and analyze; nor, once in power, is it easy to destroy. It is important for our future and that of the world that as many of us as possible understand the causes and practices of fascism, in order to combat it.”

Matthew Hawn, a high school teacher for sixteen years in conservative Sullivan County, Tennessee, opened the 2020-21 year in his Contemporary Issues class with a discussion of police shootings.  White privilege is a fact, he told the students.  He had a history of challenging his classes, which led to lively discussions among those who agreed and disagreed with his views.  But this day’s discussion got back to a parent who objected.  Hawn apologized – but didn’t relent.  Months later, with more parents complaining... Читать дальше...

Blaine Harden (Photo by Jessica Kowal)

"The Whitman lie is a timeless reminder that in America a good story has an insidious way of trumping a true one, especially if that story confirms our virtue, congratulates our pluck, and enshrines our status as God’s chosen people."—Blaine Harden, Murder at the Mission

As the result of a good story, the Reverend Marcus Whitman and his wife Narcissa became perhaps the most revered pioneer couple in the history of America’s westward expansion. Читать дальше...

Martha Hodes (l) and her older sister Catherine on the single passport they shared. Photo courtesy of Martha Hodes.

We are that concerned at lack of fans etc we’ve not turned the lights on ????????

"Research shows when it comes to hydration, still and sparkling water are equally effective"

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report   The Big Story Harris, Trump hit home stretch After a historically turbulent summer in the political world, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are entering the final campaign stretch in a dead heat. © AP The presidential campaign is entering a crucial sprint...

The National Company Law Tribunal has issued a notice to the suspended management of Go First, seeking a response to the Committee of Creditors' decision to liquidate the airline. The CoC found the resolution plans non-compliant with the law and approved third-party funding for arbitration against Pratt & Whitney at the Singapore Court of Arbitration.

The Calgary Real Estate Board says August home sales dropped 19.5 per cent from last year's record levels as 2,186 properties changed hands.

Adani Power plans to triple the capacity of its Kawai power plant in Rajasthan, investing up to ₹18,000 crore. The expansion will increase the plant's capacity from 1,320 MW to 4,520 MW. The company is also setting up new plants and expanding existing ones across India as part of its strategy to double thermal power capacity.

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The quarterly barometer from the French e-commerce federation (Fevad) shows that Chinese ultra-fast-fashion specialists have established themselves as one of the most visited sites, while Vinted shines on mobile.

MAGA crypto surged 20% over the weekend as presidential candidate Donald Trump dived back into the NFT scene with his new series, "America First"

Last Updated on 3 September, 2024

Because there are so many distinct brawlers accessible in Brawl Stars right now, finding the appropriate brawler for a player may frequently be difficult. Brawlers come in a broad variety, and each one has unique play styles, benefits, and weaknesses, among other significant qualities. Similar to any game, certain brawlers are more skilled than others. Because the developers are always weakening and buffing different brawlers, the game is constantly shifting. Читать дальше...

Krispy Kreme is no stranger to pop culture tie-ins.

Heck, just a couple of months ago, they unveiled their latest collaboration with Pokemon. However, on Tuesday the doughnut shop announced its latest partnership, which may make you nostalgic for the golden days of July 2023. 

Barbie Krispy Kreme donuts announced

The company announced that it’s "making an iconic flavor statement" alongside Barbie to celebrate her 65th anniversary. The partnership includes four new limited-edition... Читать дальше...

Track Racing Is Nearly Here! It’s been six months since our last Friday Night Race, and we’re thrilled to announce that track racing season at the Burnaby Velodrome is just around the corner! This year, we’re kicking things off a bit differently with two special Friday Night “Warmup” Races before our Winter Series officially begins […]