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He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.

Extremist groups are shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

22 months ago

Explainer: The Cross, an eternal symbol of love that’s been tragically twisted by terrorists, war criminals

A scholar of medieval Christian history and worship explains the complicated history of the Cross.

By Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross

5 years ago

Born a slave, this Navy petty officer founded a community of ‘race pioneers’ to stand against bigotry

Meet the remarkable Allen Allensworth, the slave who became a sailor, then a soldier and then an inspiration to a country divided by racial injustice.

By B. Gordon Wheeler, Wild West

5 years ago

Meet the unstoppable Mr. Smalls

He would go on to share intelligence with the U.S. Navy, fight in 17 naval battles, rise to the rank of major general, overcome illiteracy, publish a newspaper, win state and congressional offices, serve as a U.S. collector of customs and become master of his master’s plantation house. But first he had to hijack a Confederate steamer.

By Gerald S. Henig, America's Civil War Magazine

5 years ago

Explainer: Bombs are part of American political history

The bombs allegedly sent by a passionate Trump supporter to prominent liberals last week are a reminder that American history is littered with violence, with both the left and right pursuing political ends with explosives.

By Keith Brown, Arizona State University

5 years ago

Union demands investigation into VA official who displayed painting of KKK leader

The painting was removed after a Washington Post story earlier this week detailing employee complaints about the racial issues it was causing.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago