Monthly Archives: February 2016

Leah Wright Rigueur and the Black Republican

How does Ben Carson fit into the tradition of the Republican Party? Why did Richard Nixon consider choosing a black running mate in 1968? How did Ronald Reagan appeal to black voters? Why is the Black Republican today seen as … Continue reading

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Michael Kazin and the Democratic Party

How did the collapse of the New Deal coalition make way for the modern Democratic Party? What role has socialists played in America and in the development of the Democratic agenda? How does the 1960s continue to define the Democratic … Continue reading

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