Many paved the way for Donald Trump, but George Wallace's early days are instructive.
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Life on the Mississippi
A trip to Buck Island brings you face-to-face with the old Mississippi, and the words of Mark Twain.
Skywalker’s intell
Books about ISIS are flourishing; mention of Western complicity in its creation less so.
Boots
Beloved footwear can gradually become an important witness to your daily legacy.
After-burger
College protests were once very public, very loud, and even burgers played a role.
Two-Spirits
All gender studies must include the Native American "mediator," which challenges gender itself.
We at SAD
Need tailored narcissism? Look no further than the folks at Selfieadjustment.com.
Memories of Mangiagalli
Reminiscences of giving birth in a Milan public hospital are filled with joy, and teakettle-terrors.
Paris, III
"Preemptive alarmism" is the name of the game after a terrorist attack, it's a risky choice.
Paris, II
France is doing itself no favors by following the 9/11 lead in response to terror attacks.
Love, actually
A flight and subsequent terrorist attacks help you understand what you fear, and desire.
Paris
Ruing "barbaric" terrorist attacks is fine, but failing to observe them critically is obscene.