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About Daniel Little

Dan Little is a professor emeritus of philosophy who writes on history, social justice, and the social sciences.

NYTimes Gift Article: It Wasn’t a ‘Civil War.’ It Was the Slaveholders’ Rebellion.

Here is a brilliant exposition of the power of patient lies and relabeling to mask ugly truths about our history. It retells the migration of language from "slaveholders rebellion" to "civil war". And it shows a direct parallel with Trump’s … Continue reading

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Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July

The extremest white suprematist far right “Patriot Front” blots 4th of July events in Washington DC … Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/04/neo-fascist-patriot-front-washington-dc

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Ezra Klein’s extensive interview with Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Initiative

Here is a brilliant discussion by Brian Stevenson of how America should move forward in confronting its history of slavery and racism with honesty and compassion … it is brilliant and worth watching on the 4th of July … https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-bryan-stevenson.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vFA.Envf.Jx7Y4wxqCJNm&smid=url-share

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Dan: On the Fourth of July

A few thoughts about why the shame and outrage created by the Trump administration does not mean that we should not celebrate the 4th of July or the 250th anniversary of the United States in our own ways … https://undsoc.org/2026/07/04/on-the-fourth-of-july/

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Young Republican Activists Are Turning Against Trump

Here is a well documented snapshot of how far-right young conservative men are thinking — Christian nationalism, ethno-racism, and deep misogyny. The author focuses on Young Republican chapters and Turning Point organizations on college campuses. Nick Fuentes is deeply admired, … Continue reading

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Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission takes aim at church-state separation

Surely this is a defining principle of our democracy … religious freedom and the strict separation of state and religion are fundamental components of our freedom as equal human beings. How dare these mullahs of Christian nationalism seek to impose … Continue reading

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Trump may have damaged Reflecting Pool by having motorcade drive over it

After all the hysterical charges against “saboteurs” and rogue bicycle riders and 300-foot long sharp knives, a much more credible theory emerges on the ruined reflecting pool. You guessed it — Trump’s irresistible ego and his desire for a photo … Continue reading

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The Prairieland Sentences Are a National Emergency

This is truly appalling … most of these persons were entirely peaceful protesters, not very different from the millions who have attended the No Kings demonstrations. One individual brought a firearm, unknown to most or all the others. The idea … Continue reading

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Why men keep dropping out of the labor force: It starts in childhood, when kids see how males around them struggle, economists say

We discussed the growing disparities of life experience of men and women in our country at dinner tonight. Here is the article I mentioned about labor participation rates. There is an NBER research paper at the heart of it that … Continue reading

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Health disparity researchers see a threat in new rules on NIH grants | STAT

More federal efforts to stifle honest research on the impact of hidden racial and ethnic barriers to well-being. Health disparity researchers see a threat in new rules on NIH grants | STAT https://share.google/5n3SY8s085HDaXJkx

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