U.S. History

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Jerome Huyler

American history classes typically teach that the original transcontinental railroad was a major triumph. What they don‘t say is that it was a product of corporate welfare that created economic problems later on.

Joshua Mawhorter

The most enduring economic myth of the twentieth century is the idea that FDR‘s New Deal pulled America out of the Great Depression. In truth, his policies destroyed the hopes of millions.

Wanjiru Njoya

While many people have declared the US Constitution to be “crystal clear” on issues of governance, the truth is that much of what the Constitution says is disputed. The first step toward more consensus is understanding that the Constitution is interpreted by fallible people.

William L. Anderson

An enduring myth among American historians is that President Hoover‘s response to the Depression was to let the free market work. This is totally false.

Wanjiru Njoya

The Fourtheenth Amendment has been used in divisive ways, giving the lie to its claim of “equal protection” under the law. We can have equality under the law, or we can have what is becoming a race-based spoils system. We cannot have both.

Connor O'Keeffe

While the Trump administration claims it is breaking with the policies of Joe Biden, it is continuing US attacks on the Houthis of Yemen supported by the previous president.