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The Lost Cause: A Pernicious Myth

Lost Cause mythology remains strong, but it needs to be stomped out like the propaganda it is.

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Conor J. Kelly
Jun 14, 2021
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Confederate Flag of Fort Jackson via Wiki Commons

The debate over Confederate statutes was once again ignited last Monday after Charlottesville's city council decided to remove two statues dedicated to Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The decision was partially motivated by the violent arrival of white supremacists at the infamous 'Unite the Right" r…

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