If you were in the “Big House” to see Texas trounce Michigan on Saturday, you may have noticed a small plane pulling a banner that read “JD Vance Loves Ohio State + Project 2025.’ The Democratic National Committee paid for […]
Archives for September 2024
George W. Bush will not endorse a candidate for president
Here is NBC News: Former President George W. Bush does not plan to endorse a candidate for president, his office told NBC News on Saturday. When asked whether the former president or his wife, Laura, would endorse a candidate or […]
Trump unhinged (again). This guy could be the next president.
Do we really want this guy back in office? Sadly, I am afraid that many Americans do. Trump still believes, despite all evidence to the contrary, that the 2020 election was stolen from him. If he loses in November, this […]
The reaction to an N.T. Wright clip on X offers another glimpse into the current state of right-wing evangelical politics today.
On Thursday, an X account called “Woke Preacher Clips” post a video of clip of N.T. Wright talking about American politics: The entire video is here, but it was the clip I posted above that lit a fire under the […]
250 years ago today the First Continental Congress opened with prayer. What should we make of that?
On Thursday evening I was in Philadelphia to speak at an event, sponsored by Carpenter’s Hall, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jacob DuchĂ©s prayer on the third day of the Continental Congress. I was joined by the clergy of Philadelphia’s […]
Blessing of Unicorns: Fighting Despair, embracing useless knowledge, light-up bath toys supply chains, and more
One unicorn is just one unicorn. Did you even see it, you wonder. Gather a herd together, and they form a Blessing of Unicorns upon your weekend! This week, be encouraged to fight despair, read good books (the two are […]
Dick Cheney is voting for Kamala Harris
Liz Cheney, the former GOP member of Congress and vice chair of the House January 6 Committee, announced this week that she will be voting for Kamala Harris in November. Today we learned that her father, former vice-president Dick Cheney, […]
Ending Religious Persecution
A twenty-first century challenge
30th Anniversary: Wins and losses concerning 3D ultrasound
What difference did the 3D ultrasound make for the prolife movement?
Child hostages in Gaza: UN security council hears report
Nearly 11 months after the Hamas attack, the U.N. finally hears a report on child hostages.
See you tonight in Philly!
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm Held at the American Philosophical Society: Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 The First Continental Congress took place in Carpenters’ Hall in fall 1774, with 56 delegates from 12 […]
Public Schools Really Can Save America
If only we give them a try
40th Anniversary: A rare press victory and a longer loss
That time the pro-abortion Austin American Statesman did a hit job on a local crisis pregnancy center.
The Author’s Corner with Oliver A. Rosales
Oliver A. Rosales is Professor of History at Bakersfield College. This interview is based on his new book, Civil Rights in Bakersfield: Segregation and Multiracial Activism in the Central Valley (University of Texas Press, 2024). JF: What led you to […]
Trump at Arlington National Cemetery: An explainer
What actually happened when Trump recently visited Arlington National Cemetery? Ben Kesling explains at Politico: The debate around Donald Trump’s recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery has been confusing to many Americans. What’s the big deal with taking photos in […]
50th Anniversary: A unique newspaper selfie
A brief Golden Anniversary memory of a brave journalist, David Shaw.
FORUM: AI and Education
Should teachers regard AI as an invasion? An intervention?
…And then along comes a piece from Anne Lamott and I start to wonder if I am doing it all wrong.
In my line of work it is easy to spend beautiful days like this (at least on the East coast, I can’t speak for other regions) at the computer churning out words, words, and more words. I sometimes get anxious. […]
The Author’s Corner with Frances Kolb Turnbell
Frances Kolb Turnbell is Instructor of History at the University of North Alabama and editor of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly. This interview is based on her new book, Spanish Louisiana: Contest for Borderlands, 1763–1803 (LSU Press, 2024). JF: What led you […]
FORUM: AI and Education
What do we do now that robots have entered the classroom?