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Trump’s success with evangelical voters isn’t surprising. It was inevitable. by Randall Balmer The religious right has a history of racism.

The Religious Right: A History by Samantha Bee The comedian Samantha Bee walks viewers through the religious right's takeover of the Republican Party.

Are we ready to raise taxes on the rich? by Kenneth Scheme and David Stasavage History says no.

Britain should stop trying to pretend that its empire was benevolent by Alan Lester There seems to be a continuing assumption within the British establishment that it sets an example for others to follow and that the British are owed deference by others.

Donald Trump’s deadly strategy: His attack on government has led to riots before, and could again by Heather Cox Richardson Trump's assault on legitimacy of the system is reminiscent of themes that led to some of America's darkest hours.

Top 3 Signs Bill Clinton didn’t kill himself to “give” the Palestinians a State by Juan Cole His one-sided approach to the negotiations ensured that there would be none.

Sykes-Picot: The Centenary of A Deal That Did Not Shape the Middle East by Harvey Morris The 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement has become a cliche: its importance magnified out of all proportion to its effect on events in the Middle East.

Is Trump ‘Presidential’? by Wesley Morris Is Anyone?

George Zimmerman and the Long History of Selling “Souvenirs” by Shawn Leigh Alexander George Zimmerman’s decision to sell, as he describes, “the firearm that was used to defend my life and end the brutal attack from Trayvon Martin” is just another link in the long chain of America’s historical obsession with selling and owning memorabilia connected with the murder of African Americans.

How Will China Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Cultural Revolution? by Jeffrey Wasserstrom Authorities now see it as a dangerously chaotic period, and they attack other youthful protest movements as resembling the turmoil caused by the Red Guards.