Charlottesville

It is understandable why the descendants of black slaves should regard the idea of a statue commemorating the Confederate dead as a monument to hate. But if they look at "Appomattox" they may be able to see that there is no trace of hate in it. (Flickr)

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Confederate statues honor soldiers’ valor, not beliefs

James Bowman · August 18, 2017 7:38 pm

The mayor of Charlottesville, Va., is urging Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, to convene an emergency meeting of the state legislature to allow the city to take down a statue of Robert E. Lee and pass legislation restricting open and concealed carry at public events. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Charlottesville mayor urges removal of Robert E. Lee statue, ban on open and concealed carry at public events

Melissa Quinn · August 18, 2017 7:29 pm

Universities have become less centers of learning and more high-priced re-education camps. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Are universities driving racism?

Michael Rubin · August 18, 2017 7:15 pm

Trump Doesn’t Have a Base. He Has a Personality Cult.

Jonathan V. Last · August 18, 2017 6:45 pm

The term "alt-right" was coined in 2010 by socialist and white supremacist Richard Spencer and has never been an entity within the Republican Party or conservative movement. However, Spencer's plan to alter the conservative movement has not worked well for him, as true conservatives have undoubtedly and expectedly refused to welcome Spencer into our circles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

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The alt-right is not truly right

alana-mastrangelo · August 18, 2017 6:36 pm

President Trump speaks about the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Right Question: Analysis of President Trump’s post-riot rhetoric

Washington Examiner Staff · August 18, 2017 5:51 pm

As a private company, Bumble has the absolute right to do this. Still, it concerns me a little. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

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Why the dating app Bumble is wrong to ask users to inform on Nazis

Tom Rogan · August 18, 2017 5:11 pm

President Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon is out of the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Steve Bannon out at White House

Sarah Bedford · August 18, 2017 4:47 pm

The first letter of each paragraph of a letter members of the presidentâs arts and humanities commission sent to President Trump resigning from the panel spell out the word "RESIST."

Arts and humanities committee leaves hidden message for Trump in resignation letter

Melissa Quinn · August 18, 2017 4:33 pm

To many of us, the Willoughby South mascot represents a nostalgic piece of childhood. When we see the Rebel illustration, we see a symbol of school pride and a football rivalry mixed with a fact about American history. (Alana Mastrangelo)

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Cleveland-area school foolishly decides to drop 'rebel' mascot

alana-mastrangelo · August 18, 2017 4:15 pm

Dozens of House Democrats on Friday introduced the resolution. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Dozens of Democrats sign onto resolution censuring Trump

Pete Kasperowicz · August 18, 2017 4:12 pm

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced a new policy aimed at ensuring that minority candidates receive consideration for senior diplomatic posts. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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Rex Tillerson promises to consider minorities for all ambassador posts

Joel Gehrke · August 18, 2017 3:57 pm