Called a “real American” by Robert E. Lee, Parker was a uniquely American success story. Most anniversary commemorations of the Confederacy’s surrender 150-years ago in April, 1865, overlooked a meaningful exchange at that little courthouse in Appomattox, Va. After the proud defeated commander, Robert E. …
April 2015
Why Progressives Should Celebrate Israel’s 67th Birthday
Israel has a lot of problems, but its functioning democracy and liberal heritage means they can be fixed. Those on the Left should help it. Israel turns 67 today. The “old” Israel of the Kibbutz, the farming commune, and the Histadrut, the almighty labor union, …
Hillary: The Great American Phrasemaker
Her ability to coin a phrase has defined both her career path and the path of American women. Although most people see Bill Clinton as the great American statesman, few realize Hillary Clinton is the great family phrasemaker. Bill Clinton has always been too much …
The Nine Lives of Hillary Clinton
From Goldwater Girl to Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton’s changing incarnations have defined her. Apparently, America’s worst kept secret will soon be blown: Hillary Rodham Clinton is about to run for president again. Surprisingly, despite years of buildup, even key Clintonites admit “they need to reintroduce …