9/11

A Memory of 9/11 & 2 Things it Taught Me

Twelve years ago, early in the morning on 9/11/2001, I was driving to work as a history professor at Morehead State University in Kentucky. I was preparing for my academic experience as I usually did–listening to sports radio. That’s what I was doing when I learned about the first terrorist attack. Over the next few […]

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Character in the World of Politics?

A couple of incidents came up this week that didn’t cast politics or our politicians in a favorable light. President Barack Obama was addressing Congress recently and stated that his health care plan did not include coverage for illegal aliens. In response, Republican Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina yelled out, “You lie!” Earlier–over Labor

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