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Meeting traumatised Lebanese residents as they flee Israeli strikes in south

It's the deadliest conflict that Lebanon has experienced since the end of the civil war in 1990. In the space of just a few days, Israeli air strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands wounded, with civilians making up a large part of the casualties. The violence…

France 24

Lebanon's ex-central bank chief arrested over alleged financial crimes

Lebanon's former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, has been arrested in Beirut. Once lauded for reviving the country's economy after the civil war, Salameh's later years in office were marred by allegations of financial crimes including embezzlement and money laundering. Plus, the trial against Martin Winterkorn, the former CEO of…

France 24

How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential elections

Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election not only failed, but some of them also rested on a misreading of the U.S. Constitution, as our new analysis argues. The relevant constitutional provision dates back to just after the Civil War, and contemporaries recognized it as…

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Lebanon has made survival an art form, after decades of war and unrest

I first visited Lebanon in 1978, three years into the civil war and six years before Theodore Ell was born. I mention this because, despite the fact our experiences of this fascinating country were at different times, his impressions and judgements in his excellent new book Lebanon Days – which…

The Conversation

Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' Chapter 1 Streaming

Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1' premieres on HBO Max, offering a fresh perspective on the Civil War era with a star-studded cast.

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Biden to bestow Medal of Honor on two Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train in confederacy

President Joe Biden is awarding the Medal of Honor for “conspicuous gallantry” to a pair of Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War and drove it north for 87 miles as they destroyed railroad tracks and telegraph lines

The Independent UK

Arizona says century-old abortion ban can be enforced; EPA limits 'forever chemicals'

Arizona's Supreme Court says an abortion ban passed during the Civil War should be the law of the land today. The EPA is putting limits on PFAS in drinking water.

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Danielle Brooks discovers ancestor fought for freedom during Civil War

Discovering her family's deep history, actress Danielle Brooks learns that one of her ancestors enlisted in the Union army during the Civil War.

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"Seven Questions on Section 3: A Response to Professor Kurt Lash"

A reply to Prof. Kurt Lash's response to the brief by Profs. Akhil Amar & Vikram Amar.

Reason

Nikki Haley's SNL appearance sparks backlash for political favoritism

Nikki Haley's appearance on SNL sparks backlash as she is questioned on the Civil War and criticized for lack of screen time for other candidates.

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Nikki Haley admits lack of knowledge on Civil War causes

Nikki Haley faces tough questions on SNL as Ayo Edebiri challenges her knowledge of the main cause of the Civil War in a town hall sketch.

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‘A way to build on our ancestral legacy’: artists reclaim a major center of Black culture

Freedmen’s Town was once a destination for Black people after the civil war but after decades of decline and gentrification, a new exhibition aims to take it back

The Guardian - US

The Best Civil War Movies And How To Watch Them

Here are the best Civil War movies and all the various ways you can watch them online and on physical media.

Cinemablend

Nikki Haley’s pretend slavery ‘gaffe’ told us what this election is about

Voters will decide the unresolved question of the civil war: do we move backwards, or forwards toward true democracy?

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2024 is a battle over white supremacy

There is a reason why Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis pander to racists with false histories of the Civil War

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Biden criticized for not giving credit to Nikki Haley

Join the discussion with former Congresswoman Mia Love as she examines the civil war backdrop, cancer eradication, and upward mobility for African American...

Reason

The January 6th Riot Was Not Like the Civil War

A Response to Ilya Somin

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US oligarchy and the fight for democracy

Saving democracy for the oligarchs who control it

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Trump claims he could have negotiated Civil War, sparks controversy

Discover the fascinating discussions on the Civil War and Trump's impact on democracy. Dive into the political analysis and insights on this contentious issue.

The Independent UK

Trump faces backlash for saying American Civil War ‘could’ve been negotiated’

Former president’s comments draw ire for implication slavery could have been negotiated

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley digs another hole over Civil War comments: ‘I had Black friends growing up’

The Republican candidate appeared on stage at a CNN town hall on Thursday night where her attempt to address her slavery omission was likened to ‘cleaning up with a dirty rag’

The Guardian - US

Nikki Haley’s comment on the US civil war was no gaffe

When asked about the cause of the civil war, she failed to mention slavery once. That is no surprise

Reason

Disunion, Slavery, and the Causes of the Civil War

Abraham Lincoln pledged in his First Inaugural Address to keep the union together but to allow slavery in the States that had it already

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Nikki Haley clarifies stance on slavery in Civil War response

Nikki Haley clarifies her stance on slavery and the Civil War, acknowledging her mistake and emphasizing the importance of individual freedoms. A creative ...

The Independent UK

What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation

The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War

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