For people outside the U.S. (and our politics)—today is a special day here. South Carolina was the state that started our Civil War, always the most subversive pro-slavery state. Today a majority black electorate there will have a strong say in who will be the Democratic nominee
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South Carolina left the Union because a Republican was elected President. How that party became the party of white supremacy, and the once pro-slavery Democratic party became the party of racial equality, is the entire story of America in the 20th century
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If the story of this transformation interests you, I recommend the magnificent three book cultural/political history by
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HOW CAN YOU TOY WITH ME LIKE THIS? August? I've been waiting years for this book and you are telling me I have to wait more??
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