Are “Lawn Jockeys” Merely Symbols of America’s Racist Past?

August 26, 2017 by Stewart Lawrence Leave a Comment

Like statues of Robert E. Lee, Americans of diverse backgrounds may view these pre-Civil Rights emblems through different cultural and historical lenses.

Why Kamala?

August 13, 2020 By Jerry Newberry Leave a Comment

What does Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris add to his campaign?
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Panic Comes from Playing the Numbers Game

April 1, 2020 By Jerry Newberry Leave a Comment

The corona virus numbers are much to fluid to draw any realistic predictions, but that won’t stop them from coming.

The days of Coronavirus panic should be numbered

March 14, 2020 By Paul Kilmartin Leave a Comment

Reasons to believe the rate is slowing and has upper bounds.

Why No Witnesses Were Called in the Impeachment Process

February 5, 2020 By Jerry Newberry Leave a Comment

Neither party really wanted additional testimony in the impeachment trial.

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Are “Lawn Jockeys” Merely Symbols of America’s Racist Past?