Last week, PBS rebroadcast Ken Burns’ “The Civil War,” twenty-five years after its premier. Once again I was hooked by probably the greatest documentary ever made, a meditation on our history that every citizen ought to be exposed to. When … Continue reading
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The idea of a unified Europe has always had problems. Individual states liked the idea of economic integration, a single currency, open borders, all the pleasant stuff that made life easier. But they haven’t wanted to actually give up sovereignty. … Continue reading
Political seers have been captivated by the notion that seventy-three-year old Joe Biden might ride to the rescue of the Democratic Party as the candidacy of Hillary Clinton looks increasingly flawed. The factors against Biden are his age and a … Continue reading