Daily Archives: May 2, 2020

Abraham Lincoln: Early Feminist Hero

Posted on May 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the more interesting aspects of Abraham Lincoln is the way that he demonstrates the care that one has to take in judging historical figures anachronistically.  And while a great many people have sought to condemn Abraham Lincoln as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dynamic Of Secession

Posted on May 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Dynamic Of Secession, by Viva Ona Bartkus One thing this book does very well is to point out the conditions that are required for secession movements to happen and how it is that they have shifted in recent decades … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Challenges To Canadian Federalism

Posted on May 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

Challenges To Canadian Federalism, edited by Martin Westmacott and Hugh Mellon There are a few essential problems with Canadian federalism.  One of them is that it was done in stark contrast to American federalism and that the effort lacked the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Secession: The Morality Of Public Divorce

Posted on May 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

Secession:  The Morality Of Public Divorce, by Allen Buchanan My own thoughts on divorce can be quoted from scripture in verses like Malachi 2:16, which says:  ““For the Lord God of Israel says that He hates divorce, for it covers one’s garment … Continue reading →

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