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'Lies My Teacher Told Me,' And How American History Can Be Used As A Weapon

James Loewen's 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks in support of firearm restrictions in 2017, as his wife, Trudi, looks on. The initiative passed, but some Washington state sheriffs are refusing to enforce all the measures.

When Sheriffs Won't Enforce The Law

Some sheriffs in Washington state say they won't enforce a new gun law. It's the latest example of sheriffs exercising what some regard as their duty to resist "government overreach."

The Ku Klux Klan protests on July 8, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va.

Tracing The Dark Origins Of Charlottesville's KKK

In the comments of residents processing what happened in Charlottesville, a common refrain emerged: "This is not us." But the city's history tells a different story.

Filmmaker John Waters, 73, has plenty of advice for his fellow elders: "Whenever any magazine says, 'What photographer do you want to shoot you?' I always just say, 'The one that has the biggest retouch budget!' "

'Filth Elder' John Waters Says There Are Still 'Plenty Of Rules' Left To Break

The cult filmmaker, 73, has plenty of ideas about what older people should and shouldn't do. "You can't be trying too hard to rebel [when] you're older," Waters says. His new book is Mr. Know-It-All.

Lil Baby performs during a Juneteenth voter registration rally on June 19, 2020 at Murphy Park Fairgrounds in Atlanta, Ga. One week earlier, he released "The Bigger Picture," a song protesting police brutality.

We Insist: A Century Of Black Music Against State Violence

These songs take on some of the ugliest stories in our history and reflect the commitment of Black musicians to telling the truth of how Black people have been wronged, and survived, and fought back.

The cover of "The Lynching: The Epic Courtroom Battle that Brought Down the Klan" by Laurence Leamer

How A 1981 Alabama Lynching Impacted The Battle Against The Klan

A new book, titled "The Lynching: The Epic Courtroom Battle That Brought Down the Klan," details a case that bankrupted a Ku Klux Klan organization in Alabama.

An enormous portrait of George Washington hung alongside Swastika banners and American flags at Madison Square Garden.

When Nazis Took Manhattan

In 1939, an event at Madison Square Garden was billed as a "Pro American Rally." It was, in fact, a rally in support of Hitler and fascism.

Hien Tran, 66, and her dog Lucy at the Thai Xuan Village apartment complex in Houston.

Decades After Clashing With The Klan, A Thriving Vietnamese Community In Texas

When Vietnamese immigrants first arrived in Texas, they received a hostile reception from locals who were concerned about competition. Now that immigrant community is thriving.

Several tornadoes touched down in highly populated areas in and around Dayton, Ohio.

'Tornado Outbreak' Devastates Ohio Communities With Winds Up To 140 MPH

The dangerous twisters, which began late Monday night, caused considerable damage. Dayton is now under a boil-water advisory.

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring speaks at a press conference in Richmond, Va., in 2014.

Virginia AG Says He Dressed As A Rapper And Wore 'Brown Makeup' At A 1980 Party

Attorney General Mark Herring says when he was in college, "some friends suggested we attend a party dressed like rappers we listened to at the time."

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