The Battle of Shiloh, Part 1: I “Would Fight Them If They Were A Million”
Chris Calton details the buildup to the Battle of Shiloh.
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Cash for Clunkers: Yet Another Way Government Increased the Cost of Living
No economy is made better off by destroying existing resources. But that's what "cash for clunkers" tried to do, while only driving up the price of transportation for middle and lower-middle class families.
A College “Education” Has Little to do with Education
Wealthy Hollywood types, being relentless and cynical social climbers, figured out years ago that college is mostly about social status and certification.
The Battle of Pea Ridge, Part 2: Elkhorn Tavern
Chris Calton outlines the fighting at Elkhorn Tavern during the Battle of Pea Ridge, and how the grim conflict ended.
The Problem with “Reparations”
Reparations to heirs of slaves make sense so long as the actually guilty parties are the ones paying. Short of that, the policy being discussed has nothing to do with reparations. It's just a wealth redistribution scheme.
How the Feds Promoted Segregated Housing
For decades, federal housing policy explicitly favored whites over blacks, likely worsening many of today's enduring wealth disparities.
The Battle of Pea Ridge, Part 1: Confederate Disaster at Leetown
Chris Calton recounts how the Confederate forces were defeated at Leetown—despite greatly outnumbering their Union opponents.
The Emergence of Grant, Part 4: Unconditional Surrender
After Grant pushes the Confederates back to Fort Donelson, the southern leaders must decide whether to attempt escape or surrender.
Why the Emphasis on “Officer Safety” Is Such a Problem
When I look back on my experience at the 32nd Precinct I see real “peace officers” at work. No SWAT raids, no armored vehicles. Just cops getting by with their wits, guts, and courage.
The Emergence of Grant, Part 3: Fort Donelson
Chris Calton details Ulysses S. Grant's attack on Fort Donelson by land and water.
