Like Wheat Before the Sickle

As Gaston and Theodore Hood served in some of the key battles of the Civil War, it is likely that they fought against other relatives of mine in the Union ranks.

CJ Editorial: The Git-Er-Done Session

Republican leaders in the General Assembly advanced sound conservative principles in a fast-paced legislative session.

Chosen a Small But Powerful Book

Co-authors Morris Glass and Carolyn Happer — a retired history professor at Meredith College — use a unique method to present Glass’ story.

Farewell to ‘The Most Interesting American,’ Theodore Roosevelt

Covering just the last 10 years of the subject’s life, this 784-page book reads like a Greek tragedy, portraying the amazing influence Roosevelt wielded, his hunger to play an active role again, and his frustration as he was denied even the chance to die in battle.

Making the skies safer

In Praise of Powerful Minorities

Good government is more than just a rote application of majority rule.