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The South

A monument featuring a statue of a Confederate soldier is seen in Hemming Park in the midst of a national controversy over whether Confederate symbols should be removed from public display on August 20, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida.

No, Removing These Statues Will Not Solve Underlying Racial Problems

There's a legitimate discussion to be had, in civil tones and terms, over which monuments should stay and where they should best be placed.
By Charlie Gerow

Louisiana’s Next Governor Is a Democrat, But the Solid South Is Still Solid Red

Despite the gubernatorial victory by Democrat John Bel Edwards in Louisiana on Saturday, Republicans still have a stranglehold on Dixie.
By Cliston Brown
FOUNTAIN RUN, KY - MAY 17: Kentucky Republican senatorial candidate Matt Bevin greets voters at the Fountain Run BBQ Festival while campaigning for the Republican primary May 17, 2014 in Fountain Run, Kentucky. Bevin and Senate Minoriry Leader Mitch McConnell are campaigning heavily throughout the state during the final weekend before the Republican primary to be held May 20. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The Party’s Over: Kentucky Marks the End of the Democratic Party in the South

On Tuesday, Republicans swept the Democratic Party out of almost every statewide office in Kentucky.
By Cliston Brown

Quit Pretending You’re Above Loving Lynyrd Skynyrd

By Tim Sommer
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