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The topic of removing Confederate monuments and other symbols of the Confederac has been a sensitive subject lately. I have received so many comments and letters on this controversial topic that I have chosen not to publish any of th It is the policy of CWN to rema unbiased and cover all sides of story equally. That is becoming
TO THE EDITOR: I feel a bit of clarification necessary regarding Thomas
Ryan’s review of Slavery in the Western States in the October 2021 issue. Referencing Utah an “Mormon leader Joseph Smith” in the same sentence is somewha misleading in that Smith was
mob in Illinois in 1844 years before there was any Mormon presence in or association with
Utah Territory. It should also be noted that Smith changed or modified his views on slavery over the years, perhaps resulti in the review-noted law on the institution when the Mormons
TO THE EDITOR: I’m delighted to see the new column “Photographic Archaeology” but please make it a little easier find the results of what I shou
harder and harder to do th days. A difference of opin often leads to quarrels, malice, and ultimately, destruction of property and physical harm to people; some innocent, some not so innocent. Of the many great things our nation has to offer, freedom of speech and the right to assemble peacefully are two of the most sacred First Amendment rights.
However, there are limits to the amendment, which are being
Events Submissions is the 20th of each month. We strive to add all events submitted to us but do not
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be seeing. I can’t find the answ anywhere in your paper. What am I missing? Roy Asklan
photograph was planned for the next issue. CWN did not say that as part of the presentation. Due to the large number of books
highlighted in this issue the answers will be printed in the December issue.
Gatherings that evolve in violence, theft, or destr property are forms of protestin that are not permitted and can be legally restricted under the government. For more of my opinion, please refer to the Publisher’s Note, which preface Leon Reed’s article on the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va.
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