Alcoholics Anonymous is part of the nation’s conflict between puritanism and libertinism. This June, millions …
The Daily Beast: Forgotten History
At 70, Yes, The UN is Broken, But There’s Nothing Else
The United Nations has been a disappointment, but look on the bright side: No World …
America’s Forgotten First Black Millionaire And Inventor of San Francisco
Danish, Jewish, Caribbean, Black: This American success story was all of these and more. One …
When Bill Clinton and Bill Cosby Teamed Up To Fight Crime
The president stopped Democrats from making excuses for black criminals. The comedian helped show the …
Ely Parker, The Civil War’s Native American General
Called a “real American” by Robert E. Lee, Parker was a uniquely American success story. …
Why Progressives Should Celebrate Israel’s 67th Birthday
Israel has a lot of problems, but its functioning democracy and liberal heritage means they …
Hillary: The Great American Phrasemaker
Her ability to coin a phrase has defined both her career path and the path …
The Nine Lives of Hillary Clinton
From Goldwater Girl to Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton’s changing incarnations have defined her. Apparently, America’s …
The Celebrity Dumbing Down of Protest Culture
Two anniversaries this spring show how well-meaning but self-indulgent celebrities helped water down a great …
The Last Sane Liberal
Daniel Moynihan predicted the breakdown of everyday American values in black families 50 years ago. …