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Dissident Mama, episode 70 – Marshall L. DeRosa

Marshall L. DeRosa is a retired Professor of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Houston, and his B.A. from West Virginia University. His research interests include American jurisprudence, federalism, Law and American Society. He is also the founder and director of the Civics Education Project. DeRosa …

Southern myths & legends

Editor’s note: Historian Dr. Brion McClanahan once wrote, “To many Americans, a myth denotes a lie, a fairy tale that cannot be proven. But myths are the foundation of much of our historical consciousness.” This is precisely why reformers, re-educators, and renovationists want to destroy them. Therefore, I say, never forget. By Walt Garlington Southern …

Learning from Lee

Robert E. Lee wanted to make “the struggling Washington College [now Washington & Lee University] … a place for young Southerners to learn and to become good citizens,” wrote Anne Wilson Smith in her new book, “Robert E. Lee: A History Book for Kids.” Yet, real education and civic responsibility are under attack like never …