civil war

Recent outrage expressed toward Ta-Nehisi Coates reveals our irrational celebration of debate.
Once hailed as the voice of reason by people on both sides of the political aisle, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is now facing mounting criticism.
Writers, historians and documentarians like Ken Burns have a lot to say about Chief of Staff John Kelly’s understanding of the Civil War.
"You’re a general and you don't know why the Civil War happened?"
“Lack of compromise? That's an awfully strange way to pronounce 'slavery.'"
The White House chief of staff said the war was caused by the inability to compromise.
The White House chief of staff "needs a history lesson," Rep. Cedric Richmond says.
In a bizarre interview, White House Chief Of Staff John Kelly said “both sides” were honorable during the Civil War, while also defending Robert E. Lee and Christopher Columbus.