Over Zocalo, author Colin Woodard endorses civic nationalism over ethno-nationalism. Here is a taste: The civic nationalist story of America that [Charles] Bancroft … [Read more...] about The United States: A nation of ideals
American ideals
Thinking historically about Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech
A lot of conservatives liked Trump's speech on Friday night. I am told that The Wall Street Journal gave it a positive review. I commented on the speech here, but I … [Read more...] about Thinking historically about Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech
The Author’s Corner with Benjamin Park
Benjamin Park is Assistant Professor of History at Sam Houston State University. This interview is based on his new book, American Nationalisms: Imagining Union in the … [Read more...] about The Author’s Corner with Benjamin Park
Reflecting on the American Redemption Script
The United States is a nation of second chances.Or is it? Shadd Maruna and Charles Barber, experts on prison rehabilitation and reform, discuss the ebbs and flows of … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the American Redemption Script