Category Archives: Neo-Confederate news
Did slavery have anything to do with the Civil War?
I include this op-ed piece n Grapevine Dispatches for many reasons, but it is classic contemporary op-ed from a pop-culture perspective. The author – Clark B. Hall – is a long-time and respected Civil War activist and leader. He helped … Continue reading
Filed under Essay, Neo-Confederate news, News
License plate honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest is drawing ire of many
By now you’ve probably heard that the Mississippi Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans wants to sponsor a special commemorative license plate in honor of controversial Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Forrest was a darling leader for the Confederates during the … Continue reading
Filed under Historic preservation, Neo-Confederate news
Trace Adkins won’t cut his hair until ‘the South rises’ again?
Trace Adkins recently stated: I’ve had a lot of people over the years ask me, ‘Why’s your hair so long? The answer to that question is, towards the end of the war when the outcome was obvious to everybody, there … Continue reading
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