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CLYDE WILSON: The Way We Are
The mask issue tells us a lot about ourselves.
The mask issue tells us a lot about ourselves.
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WALT GARLINGTON: The States Must Enforce Immigration - Not the Feds
The traditional Southern states can be preserved - if they take control of their own borders.
The traditional Southern states can be preserved - if they take control of their own borders.
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CLYDE WILSON: The Strange Career of Donald Trump
Behind the ostentation, Trump is just another Republican.
Behind the ostentation, Trump is just another Republican.
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NEIL KUMAR: This Isn't Over When Trump Wins - It's Only Just Begun
Don't think an electoral victory for Trump will end the Revolution.
Don't think an electoral victory for Trump will end the Revolution.
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CLYDE WILSON: Victory
A win for the uniparty is a loss for the people.
A win for the uniparty is a loss for the people.
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JOYCE BENNETT: Twenty Great Country Songs
You'll enjoy this list of memorable ditties.
You'll enjoy this list of memorable ditties.
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BOYD CATHEY: The Stolen Election and the End of America
Can we finally admit the divided nation is at an impasse?
Can we finally admit the divided nation is at an impasse?
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ILANA MERCER: Under Kamala's Administration, the "Process of Trump" Will Continue Apace
Front-line reports on the status of the self-destructing state.
Front-line reports on the status of the self-destructing state.
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WALT GARLINGTON: An Old-Tyme Yankee Revival
The pious modern-day Pilgrims won't bring the revival we need.
The pious modern-day Pilgrims won't bring the revival we need.
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CLYDE WILSON: Us and Them
They're our "betters" for no real reason.
They're our "betters" for no real reason.
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GAIL JARVIS: The Silent Generation Speaks
Members of this almost-forgotten generation were the last traditional Americans.
Members of this almost-forgotten generation were the last traditional Americans.
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ANTHONY POWELL: The Day the Feds Nuked Mississippi
In 1964, an experimental explosion rocked Baxterville.
In 1964, an experimental explosion rocked Baxterville.
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AL BENSON: What Communism Is and Isn't
Christians need to understand that it's the religion of the Enemy.
Christians need to understand that it's the religion of the Enemy.
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BOYD CATHEY: Who are the Real Crazies?
They rebel against reality while instilling self-doubt in the sane.
They rebel against reality while instilling self-doubt in the sane.
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NEIL KUMAR: John Brown's Body
A Review of the Secret Six: John Brown and the Abolitionist Movement by Otto Scott
Though Brown is long dead, his bloodthirsty spirit marches on.
A Review of the Secret Six: John Brown and the Abolitionist Movement by Otto Scott
Though Brown is long dead, his bloodthirsty spirit marches on.
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JAMES RUTLEDGE ROESCH: The Remnant, Part 3
As the monuments to our history are torn down, we must build up new ones in our hearts.
As the monuments to our history are torn down, we must build up new ones in our hearts.
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WALT GARLINGTON: Our Southern Economic Heritage
Human happiness is more important than maximum efficiency.
Human happiness is more important than maximum efficiency.
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DAVID SCOTT: The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby: A Review
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CLYDE WILSON: The "Debate"
Trump is not the fighter that we need.
Trump is not the fighter that we need.
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WAYNE ALLENSWORTH: The Twilight of the USA and the Way Forward
There's a chill in the air warning us to prepare for winter.
There's a chill in the air warning us to prepare for winter.
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JAMES RUTLEDGE ROESCH: The Remnant, Part 2
The sadistic frenzy of destruction continues unabated.
The sadistic frenzy of destruction continues unabated.
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GAIL JARVIS: Do Confederate Monuments Harm Society More Than Rioting?
The legacy media would have you think so.
The legacy media would have you think so.
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CLYDE WILSON: Questions for Our Time
There are a few things we ought to figure out.
There are a few things we ought to figure out.
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NEIL KUMAR: Republican Duplicity in Arkansas
The state's representatives have betrayed the people.
The state's representatives have betrayed the people.
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ANONYMOUS: Tyranny and Optimism
Antifa hasn't conquered the countryside.
Antifa hasn't conquered the countryside.
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NEIL KUMAR: The Futility of Constitutional Originalism
There's no point arguing about a dead document.
There's no point arguing about a dead document.
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JAMES RUTLEDGE ROESCH: The Remnant, Part 1
Southern monuments are being purged - but what of the people?
Southern monuments are being purged - but what of the people?
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GAIL JARVIS: Dumbing Down and the Third Reconstruction
The clueless American public is a soft target for Marxists.
The clueless American public is a soft target for Marxists.
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CLYDE WILSON: Trump Wins. What Then?
Let's not have high expectations.
Let's not have high expectations.
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CAROLINA CONTRARIAN: What Would Grandma Do?
She wouldn't be complaining on the internet.
She wouldn't be complaining on the internet.
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CLYDE WILSON: Fads
Some are more dangerous than others.
Some are more dangerous than others.
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NEIL KUMAR: Foundations of the Egalitarian Regime, Part 6
The final part of the series examines "hate crimes."
The final part of the series examines "hate crimes."
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ILANA MERCER: The Insurrection Act Was Good Enough for Jefferson, So Bring It!
What are you waiting for, Mr. President?
What are you waiting for, Mr. President?
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NEIL KUMAR: Foundations of the Egalitarian Regime, Part 5
The framers envisioned judicial review, not judicial revision.
The framers envisioned judicial review, not judicial revision.
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CLYDE WILSON: What's in a Name?
Let's get moving on replacing our tainted history.
Let's get moving on replacing our tainted history.
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ROBERT PETERS: Two Americas
Are we an idea, or a people?
Are we an idea, or a people?
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CLYDE WILSON: Whatever Happened To History, Part 2
One cannot be a great leader without a meaningful understanding of history.
One cannot be a great leader without a meaningful understanding of history.
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GAIL JARVIS: Confederacy: The Other Side of the Story
Most Americans have only heard about the war from one perspective.
Most Americans have only heard about the war from one perspective.
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ILANA MERCER: Systemic Racism or Systemic Rubbish?
American racial policies are built upon a baseless concept.
American racial policies are built upon a baseless concept.
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