The passing of John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, at the remarkable age of 107, is a profound reminder of the legacy that remains etched in the annals of history. His life spanned nearly a century and encompassed significant moments in both American and Navajo history. As I reflect on his contributions, it’s impossible not to feel a mix of sorrow and gratitude. His courage and unwavering commitment, along with those of his fellow Code Talkers, played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of World War II, yet their stories often languished in obscurity until recent decades.… Continue reading
It is both astounding and deeply troubling to hear the comments that JD Vance made on a far-right podcast, where he claimed that the Civil War is still ongoing and proudly declared his allegiance to the South. As an American, and more specifically as someone who hails from a long line of Yankees who fought for the Union during that tumultuous period in our nation’s history, I find Vance’s remarks not only offensive but also downright dangerous.
The Civil War was a dark chapter in our past, a time of division and bloodshed that resulted in the abolishment of slavery and the preservation of the Union.… Continue reading
Kristi Noem, the Governor of South Dakota, has found herself in a precarious situation as more than 90% of all tribal lands in the state have banned her. This ban is not just limited to tribal lands; it extends to American Kennel Club shows, pet stores, and even animal shelters. The reasoning behind this ban is quite clear – her disrespectful remarks towards tribal leaders and parents, whom she criticized as lazy and uncommitted to their children’s educational success, have not been taken lightly.
The sheer audacity of Kristi Noem to insult an entire community and then expect to be welcomed with open arms is simply unfathomable.… Continue reading
As a proud American citizen, it is disheartening to see our country’s leader, President Donald Trump, make such ignorant and insensitive comments about one of the most tragic events in American history – the Battle of Gettysburg. His recent rant where he described this horrific battle as “beautiful” is not only historically inaccurate but also deeply troubling.
The Battle of Gettysburg was anything but beautiful. It was a bloody, brutal conflict that resulted in over 50,000 casualties, including 8,000 dead. To trivialize the sacrifice and suffering of those who fought and died in that battle is not only disrespectful but also shows a complete lack of understanding and empathy on the part of our president.… Continue reading
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-economic-history/article/abs/long-shadow-of-slavery-the-persistence-of-slave-owners-in-southern-lawmaking/98B62393860C0F1B5A6E3A9F870F8C61
Cotton was still an important crop, even if they couldn’t produce at the same ridiculously high margins as when they had slaves working the fields. If you still had the cotton fields then you still had a means of accumulating wealth (and thus power). They also had the wealth accumulated during legal slavery, wealth creates more wealth. They had wealth to buy slaves and farmlands before ie they were wealthy to begin with. The georgia colony trustees didnt give out 5000 acre plots of land on the savannah river to colonists from english debtors prisons.
Here, the settlers would have to conform to Oglethorpe’s plan, in which there was no elected assembly.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood
JD Vance told far-right podcast the Civil War is still ongoing and he’s with the South
It is both astounding and deeply troubling to hear the comments that JD Vance made on a far-right podcast, where he claimed that the Civil War is still ongoing and proudly declared his allegiance to the South. As an American, and more specifically as someone who hails from a long line of Yankees who fought for the Union during that tumultuous period in our nation’s history, I find Vance’s remarks not only offensive but also downright dangerous.
The Civil War was a dark chapter in our past, a time of division and bloodshed that resulted in the abolishment of slavery and the preservation of the Union.… Continue reading