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The Myth of American Culture

Among the American Right, there has been a relatively recent longing for a return to a perceived “American culture” that

As of this writing, there is a possibility of a war between the United States and Russia over Ukraine. Before

We are nearing the end of physical currency; I don’t know many places that do not accept debit cards currently.

It was a day like any other so far. It was not terribly hot and pretty dry; a little breeze

Once more, it was time to launch fireworks, cook barbecue (or grill and call it a barbecue), and pretend we

Work—work—work!My Labour never flags;And what are its wages? A bed of straw,A crust of bread—and rags.That shatter’d roof—and this naked

Our hearts are obviously with the people suffering in Texas with the recent storms, loss of electricity, and general suffering

The South, and by extension Southerners, have had a long history of military prowess. From the campaigns in the Southern

Forward: This post is not meant to demean military veterans. Many great Southerners have served in the American armed forces,

A journalist with the New York Times, and one very far removed from Southern culture, heritage, and military service, recently