Ohio State

Columbus, OH

The Independent

Politicians are like superheroes: it’s all about the origin story.For JD Vance, Donald Trump’s newly minted pick for vice president, the interrelation between the man and his story is everything. Not since a young lawyer called Barack Obama – with ambitions for reaching the Illinois state senate – published Dreams from My Father in 1995, has a memoir served to propel a political career quite like Vance’s 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy.With its tale of multi-generational, cyclical poverty – stretching from Middletown, Ohio back into the hills of Appalachia – it was an overnight success. Vance was praised on the right for his unflinching...

What ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ can tell us about JD Vance and his right-wing beliefs

JD Vance took the stage on Wednesday night at the Republican national convention and introduced himself to an American public that frankly knows little about him. The 39-year-old also set the parameters for what could become a more clear and forceful ideological foundation to the populist conservative movement that Donald Trump brought to the White House, sometimes haltingly, in 2016.

Analysis: JD Vance recounts 'hillbilly' roots but shows hard political edge

Business Insider

The Ohio senator's book contains clues that Vance had made an unstable compromise with elite society, and that something would eventually give.

I reread JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy.' He hasn't transformed as much as you think.

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, celebrate as he is nominated for the office of Vice President alongside Ohio Delegate Bernie Moreno on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party’s presidential nomination. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Tech billionaires signal support for Trump’s VP pick, J.D. Vance

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Kentucky State

The Atlantic

He has no business speaking for Kentucky.

‘Hillbilly’ Women Will Get No Help From J. D. Vance

Knewz

A groundbreaking new documentary suggests that America‘s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, may have led a secret gay life. Knewz.com has learned that the film titled Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln delves into romantic relationships Lincoln allegedly had with men, proposing a nuanced and revelatory chapter in the storied life of “Honest […]

New Documentary Claims Abraham Lincoln Had Secret Gay Relationships: An Untold Chapter of American History

Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, often evokes images of the Great Depression and challenging economic times. Yet, there's much more to his story than economic turmoil. Herbert Hoover was a man of complexity and contrast, whose life was filled with remarkable achievements and profound contributions to society, both before and after his presidency. From his humanitarian efforts to his innovative approaches in public policy, Hoover's legacy is multifaceted. In this blog post, we'll uncover 15 fascinating facts about Herbert Hoover, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of his life and career. These insights promise to enrich your understanding of this historical figure, revealing the depth and breadth of Hoover's impact on America and beyond.

15 Facts About Herbert Hoover

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A Piece of Travel

You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats.

19 Facts Many People Don't Know About Native Americans

A groundbreaking new documentary, “Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln,” posits that the 16th President of the United States may have had romantic relationships with men. The documentary, directed by Shaun Peterson, features insights from Lincoln’s scholars and presents previously unseen photographs and letters.

Watch: New documentary suggests Abraham Lincoln’s romantic relationships with men

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Vice President Kamala Harris holds a roundtable meeting in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C.. (Lawrence Jackson/The White House) President Joe Biden is still the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee three weeks after his faltering debate performance. But when pundits and political watchers raise the specter of replacing him, they are often, to mangle a favorite phrase of Vice President Kamala Harris, burdened by what has been.

If Kamala Harris runs for president, it’s apparently time to talk ‘electability’ again

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Before the establishment of the British Colonies in North America, slavery was practiced in the New World by the European colonizers and Native American Indian tribes. Spanish slavery started in the West Indies, and the island of Hispaniola played an important role in its expansion. Origins of European Slavery in...

Slavery in the British Colonies

A major moment in U.S. history, and arguably one of its most important, was the American Civil War. While much of the commonly accepted information about the conflict is true, some elements have been wildly exaggerated. Here are seven misconceptions about the war that need to be addressed. MYTH: Robert...

Seven Myths About the American Civil War People Actually Still Believe

Early 20th-century portraits by Edward S. Curtis played a crucial role in preserving the heritage of Native Americans during a period of rapid American expansion and government intervention. Curtis, motivated by a belief that Native American cultures were disappearing, dedicated over 30 years to documenting their customs and traditions. Through the financial backing of patrons like J.P. Morgan, Curtis embarked on an ambitious project to produce a series of 20 volumes containing 1,500 photographs. His journey took him across the American West and into various Indian territories, where he photographed prominent Native Americans such as Geronimo, Red Cloud, and Chief Joseph. Beyond photography, Curtis aimed to provide a comprehensive view of Native American culture by recording their languages and music, ultimately producing 10,000 wax cylinder recordings. Despite facing financial difficulties and the impact of World War I, which diminished public interest in his work, Curtis’s efforts resulted in a vast archive that remains a valuable cultural resource.

Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans

California State

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Black folks in California could finally get their forty acres and a mule. California announces plans to provide reparations.
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Black Residents Could Finally Get Reparations In California

The Introduction of comic strips in the American press in the 1890’s corresponds with the beginning of a renewed of racial segregation in the United States. While Southern laws were used to oppress American citizens of African descent, the mainstream white press served up accounts of Blacks in newspaper articles which supported such sanctions’. In the comics section, Blacks were the principal comic figures, having surpassed the Irish at the turn of the century as the butt of America’s jokes. Taking images from black-face minstrelsy, which was America’s first national popular entertainment form and a mainstay of the American stage until the 1940’s, many of the images of “Blacks” in the first half-century of the comics were not of Blacks at all. Instead they were caricatures derived from the popular stage routines of white males’ gross parodies of “Black life” (originally the slave life of Blacks). Just as minstrels worked “under cork,” the colloquial terminology for their use of burnt cork to blacken their faces for a performance, figuratively these were comics “under cork.”

Racial Insensitivity in Pre-WWII Comics and the Missing Vintage Barney Google Strips

John Wilkes Booth, a name synonymous with one of the most infamous acts in American history, harbors a story filled with intrigue, drama, and unexpected facts that go beyond his role as Abraham Lincoln's assassin. John Wilkes Booth was not just a villain in a historical narrative; he was a complex character with a life that extended far beyond that fateful night at Ford's Theatre. From his beginnings in a famous acting family to his fervent support for the Confederacy, Booth's life was a tapestry of the arts, politics, and ultimately, tragedy. In this introduction, we'll uncover 15 lesser-known facts about Booth, shedding light on the man behind the myth. These insights offer a glimpse into his motivations, his personal life, and the events that led up to the assassination of one of America's most beloved presidents. Join us as we delve into the life of John Wilkes Booth, exploring the facts that define his legacy.

15 Facts About John Wilkes Booth

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As a fellow Ohioan, I have some concerns about U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance

Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original article.) Donald Trump announced Monday Ohio junior U.S....

As a fellow Ohioan, I have some concerns about U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance

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