Do We Need Monuments?

by Nicole Carr •

In the last few years—and especially in the last few months—monuments to historical figures and commemorations of historical events have been called sharply into... Read More

Vexing Vexillology Mississippi axes racist flag, adds divisive motto

by Jennifer Bardi •

As Mississippians for justice and equality applaud the move to retire their state flag, which, since 1894, has prominently featured the Confederate battle emblem,... Read More

A Tale of Two Plagues: How Faith Changes

by Julia Shapiro •

Besides the global pandemic we’re experiencing right now, the bubonic plague is probably the most notorious in history—in particular, the Black Death that took... Read More