From time to time, librarians cull the stacks. They make decisions about what books to keep and which ones to pitch, donate, or move elsewhere.

In Iowa, during January, the nights are long and dark. If it isn’t below zero, I find myself enjoying the quiet starlight during early morning

When Mark Charles visits schools, college campuses, and communities, he always begins by introducing himself. According to the matrilineal Diné culture, his four clans include

There is less information about the teachers at the Indian boarding schools, but I wonder how many of them believed they were doing the best

When I talk with people about the history of religion in the United States, people have a wide variety of reactions. Many people are uncomfortable

The oft quoted and misquoted aphorisms about being doomed to repeat history have always confused me. History exists, as do similarities and differences with the

While standing at the National Archives Museum, our current president called for a “1776 Commission” to “restore patriotic education to our schools.” A student sent

It is an interesting time to think about workers and labor. In the aftermath of the Civil War, unions became increasingly vocal about defending the

Our warriors kicked full speed into their mounts and went racing after [the buffalo], whooping wildly to strike terror in the herd and make them