Shadow Imperialism: American Filibusters in Latin America
The US government was not involved in these early attempts by Americans to seize control of neighboring countries. But the imperialist impulse was the same.
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Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 5: President William Walker
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Trump’s Tariffs, Fannie’s Funding: How High Can Rents Climb?
Renters can't keep paying higher and higher rents, as nearly half of all renter households pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
Security Works at Disney — But Can’t Work at a Public School?
Ryan McMaken discusses issues surrounding public school security measures in response to school shootings — and addresses some arguments made against increasing security.
Why Revisionist History Is Important
In the general culture “revisionist historian” is a term of abuse. But that is what we do. Revising history is our job.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 4: War in Nicaragua
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Security Works at Disney — But Can’t Work at a Public School?
The fact that politicians get highly-attentive security guards — while school kids get a cut-rate version of security — is revealing.
Martin Van Buren: El presidente más infravalorado de Estados Unidos
Martin Van Buren es probablemente uno de los presos más difamados y, paradójicamente, uno de los presidentes de Estados Unidos más olvidados.
For the Dreamers: No Deportation, No Citizenship
The federal government could elect to leave migrants alone, while also not offering citizenship. In other words, it could do nothing at all.
How the Leviathan State Built the Washington Monument
At first privately funded, the federal government — bloated after the Civil War — stepped in to finish the Washington Monument with federal funds.
