In recognition of increased watching of the Super Bowl, Peter Bentley provides a draft chapter from a (hoped for) book looking at the U.S.A. through film and television. The USA and Sport Part 3: Football When an Australian thinks about… Continue Reading
Conservative entropy: Right-wing radio host Eric Erickson is one US conservative, and he is extremely conservative, who has spotted the difference between conservatism and Trumpian populism. Wherever one is on the political spectrum (if there is still one), it is… Continue Reading
Clemente Lisi of Religion Unplugged In a day punctuated by prayer and references to God, Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday as the 47th president of the United States. “I was saved by God to make America great… Continue Reading
Lori Amber Roessner, University of Tennessee via The Conversation “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his… Continue Reading