Controlling Missouri, Part 1: Nathaniel Lyon in St. Louis
Nathaniel Lyon, a notoriously harsh officer in the US army, is sent to St. Louis to ensure Missouri’s place in the Union.
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The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 6: Aftermath
In the North, the Union defeat at Bull Run changed everyone's perspective on the war. In the South, there were no celebrations for the costly victory.
The Deep State’s Absorption of Donald Trump
The deep state’s absorption of Donald Trump is just one more confirmation of what our ancestors and Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Truman were warning us against.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 5: Chinn Ridge
With new Confederate troops arriving throughout the afternoon, McDowell takes one last stand at Chinn Ridge.
An Open Letter About Anti-Russian Paranoia
Talking about Russian imperialism is the modern version of talking about what fine clothes the Emperor is wearing in that fairy tale.
The First Battle of Bull Run, Part 4: Henry Hill
After a bloody day of fighting, the tide begins to turn for the Confederates.
The Military Is a Jobs Program — for Immigrants and Many Others
The US military has long acted as a jobs program, for both citizens and non-citizens alike. It's time to cut it all back.
