Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, the subject of history professor Brian Holden Reid’s new book The Scourge of War, has been a controversial figure pretty much since he graduated from West Point in 1840. In the popular imagination, he’s remembered for three things: his firebrand genera…
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I was a Marine Corps brat, and in 1962, my family was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina, where we got to know the Conroy family. Years later, Pat Conroy would write “The Great Santini” in a tiny office at my father’s law firm in Atlanta. He invited us to book signings and movie prem…
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Since Edward Snowden became a household name in 2013 for revealing massive surveillance programs being run routinely by the NSA, he’s been a flashpoint of disagreement. In June of that year, Snowden shared with journalists Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, Barton Gellman, and Ewen MacAskill th…
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28 Summers is novelist Elin Hilderbrand’s 26th book, and since her debut in 2008, she’s garnered a large and devoted fan following. By now those fans know exactly what to expect from a new Elin Hilderbrand novel: a light, summery narrative tone —the books often appear in time to be stuffed i…
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The title of renowned Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer’s new book is not The Presidents and the Press. There’s an antagonism in the title’s “vs” that has been reflected in reality since both the free press and the presidency were enshrined in the United States Constitution.
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Way back when yours truly was a young southern man, I moved to the Pacific Northwest to live and work. Let me make a disclosure here: My father taught me to take nothing for granted and to make sure I understand what I am doing and why I am doing it. After several months on my new job, the b…
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(BPT) - Regina Philipps’ son, Shane, was born a happy, healthy and strong baby — holding his head up on his own, rolling, and pushing himself … Read more
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(BPT) - Spending more time at home has shifted the way we solve our problems. More than ever, people are turning to online platforms and socia… Read more
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(Family Features) If the words “happy little trees” and “almighty mountains” slow your pulse and bring a sense of calm, you’re probably alread… Read more
(Family Features) As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see thei… Read more
(Family Features) If you've ever noticed how thirsty you get when it's hot outside, that's because your body's natural water content evaporate… Read more
(Family Features) When temperatures soar this summer, many American families may be seeking a break from the monotony of their everyday routin… Read more
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(Family Features) People living with Graves’ disease have a lot to focus on. The disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes an overproduction… Read more
(eLivingtoday.com) Depending on where you live, restrictions on social gatherings may become less strict in the coming weeks and months. Howev… Read more
