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‘The Copperhead Conspiracy’ explores a forgotten Civil War story set in the Midwest

The new podcast is about a conspiracy that took place in Ohio and several other Midwestern states during the Civil War.

From Gettysburg to Minneapolis: How the American Civil War continues to shape how we understand contemporary political conflicts and their dangers

As anger about the presence of ICE in Minneapolis divided the nation, Americans turned to the American Civil War for metaphors.

Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms

The Democratic legislature has passed a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional districts before the midterms. If voters say yes to a referendum on April 21, the Democrats ...