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Book Review: The Pope at War by David I. Kertzer
David I. Kertzer’s “The Pope at War” critically analyzes Pope Pius XII’s actions during World War II, revealing complicity with fascist regimes and moral failings amid the Holocaust. Read more
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Book Review: Three Revolutions by Simon Hall
Simon Hall’s “Three Revolutions” explores the impact of journalism on revolutionary movements in the 20th century through dual biographies of revolutionaries and their journalists, highlighting media’s influence on history. Read more
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Book Review: Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South by Elizabeth Varon
Elizabeth Varon’s biography of James Longstreet challenges misconceptions about the Confederate general, highlighting his strategic brilliance and advocacy for racial equality during Reconstruction. Read more
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Book Review: American Civil Wars by Alan Taylor
Alan Taylor’s “American Civil Wars” redefines 19th-century North American history, emphasizing interconnected conflicts across the continent that shaped republican governance and challenged traditional narratives. Read more
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Summer Reading Reflections: Leadership Lessons from Crisis
This summer’s reading highlighted leadership lessons from historical figures and the importance of moral courage, adaptability, and vision, emphasizing that effective leadership emerges during crises. Read more
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An Open Letter to Kentucky Parents: It’s Time to Partner Up
Dear Fellow Parents, If you’re a parent of a K-12 student in Kentucky right now, we need to talk. With HB 208’s cellphone restrictions taking effect, our children are about to experience a significant shift in their school day. But here’s the thing—this change doesn’t start and end at the school doors. It starts at Read more
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