#Civil War
#Civil War

Film

Civil War Box Office Sets Record For A24, And Here's Which Movie It Dethroned

Alex Garland's film 'Civil War' broke A24's opening weekend record with $25.7 million earnings. [ more ]

Vulture

Film

What Has the Civil War Cast Said About the Movie's Politics?

The film 'Civil War' by Alex Garland purposefully avoids taking a partisan political stance. [ more ]

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One year in, how can Sudan's forgotten war' end?

Sudan's civil war has led to a dire humanitarian crisis with millions displaced and in need of aid. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Al Hilal: Sudanese champions play on 'to distract people from war'

Al Hilal football club in Sudan continues playing to distract people from civil war.

The club's motive extends beyond winning points and cups to boosting morale of fans. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Sudan war threatens world's largest hunger crisis': WFP

Over 25 million people facing food insecurity in Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad due to ongoing war.

WFP warns that access to aid workers is limited, making it challenging to reach those in emergency hunger levels. [ more ]

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World news

Violence in Syria is on the rise while aid is flagging as the civil war enters its 14th year

Syria's civil war violence increasing

Devastating impact on civilians [ more ]

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Chicago Tribune

Clarence Page: Where the Civil War never seems to end - our presidential campaigns

Nikki Haley's recent gaffe about the causes of the Civil War highlights the ongoing debate and sensitivity surrounding the topic.

Critics accuse Haley of political posturing and failing to acknowledge the role of slavery in causing the Civil War. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Letters: Nikki Haley's remark about the Civil War wasn't a gaffe

Nikki Haley's refusal to acknowledge slavery as the cause of the Civil War was not a gaffe, but a deliberate attempt to please Confederate sympathizers and white supremacists.

Haley's refusal to denounce the Confederate flag as a hate symbol demonstrates her disregard for the racial implications and harm it represents. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Why are Republicans Still Debating Slavery and Insurrection?

Nikki Haley criticizes politicians from the twentieth century

Republicans' focus on issues from the nineteenth century [ more ]

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Nikki Haley's pretend slavery gaffe' told us what this election is about | Steve Phillips

Nikki Haley's difficulty articulating the cause of the Civil War has raised questions about the unresolved issues from that era.

The controversy surrounding Haley's comments has highlighted the ongoing debate about the direction of the country's democracy and its response to growing diversity. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Nikki Haley's refusal to acknowledge America's racism is exactly why schools need to teach about it

Nikki Haley avoids mentioning slavery when asked about the cause of the Civil War.

Haley's response sparks criticism and confusion from the questioner. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Haley scolds Biden for 'lecturing' her in South Carolina speech: 'Someone who palled around with segregationists'

Nikki Haley criticized President Biden for his comments on the cause of the Civil War and his associations with segregationists.

Haley accused Biden of giving a political speech at a church in Charleston, SC, where a racially-motivated mass shooting occurred. [ more ]

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Joy Reid Bursts Out Laughing at Nikki Haley's Black Friends' Line During Town Hall: Maybe We Should Interview Some'

Nikki Haley faced criticism for referencing her Black friends to address her comments about the Civil War.

Joy Reid and Michael Steele expressed incredulity and suggested that Haley should have consulted her Black friends before answering the question. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

I Had Black Friends Growing Up': Nikki Haley Defends Past Comments About Civil War and Slavery

Nikki Haley defended her remarks about the Civil War by mentioning her Black friends growing up.

Haley admitted she should have mentioned slavery as the cause of the Civil War. [ more ]

HuffPost

Sunny Hostin Tells Nikki Haley She Can 'Kiss My Grits' For Bad Civil War Response

Sunny Hostin criticizes Nikki Haley for her comments about the Civil War and accuses her of being a hypocrite on race.

Hostin points out that Haley only took down the Confederate flag after being forced to and criticizes her previous dismissive stance on the issue. [ more ]

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US Elections

Haley's Civil War Gaffe Complicates Her New Hampshire Push

Nikki Haley's gaffe on the causes of the Civil War, which neglected to mention slavery, has given her rival Chris Christie fresh ammunition

Haley's controversial answer and other missteps may have a lasting impact on her campaign to catch up to Donald Trump in the first Republican primary in New Hampshire [ more ]

WSJ

World news

Civil War Gaffe Undercuts Nikki Haley's 2024 Pitch

Nikki Haley faces criticism after omitting slavery from answer on Civil War

Haley's error interrupts her disciplined and error-free presidential campaign [ more ]

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Nikki Haley, in Retreat, Says Of Course the Civil War Was About Slavery'

Nikki Haley admits the Civil War was about slavery after stumbling over the question during a town-hall meeting in New Hampshire.

Haley accuses President Biden and Democrats of sending political plants to her events. [ more ]

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US news

Concord author's book, centered on Boston's Civil War-era history, wins Pulitzer

Examination of struggles of Black workers in 19th century Boston despite the city's abolitionism hub status. [ more ]

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US news

Sherman's Sword and Books Are Among Civil War Items Up for Auction

William T. Sherman's personal belongings, including weapons and books, are being auctioned, reflecting the continued interest in the Civil War general's legacy. [ more ]

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US news

Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It's not the first time.

Asked during a town hall in Berlin, New Hampshire, what she believed had caused the war, Haley talked about the role of government, replying that it involved "the freedoms of what people could and couldn't do."

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Europe politics

Slovakia 'on the edge of civil war' interior minister says

Slovakia's political tension could escalate to civil war if hateful comments on social media are not halted. [ more ]

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Film

I refuse to simplify Syria for western audiences': director Soudade Kaadan on making a war movie without bloodshed

Filmmaker Soudade Kaadan challenges traditional expectations of Syrian films by creating Nezouh, a dreamlike portrayal of a Syrian family's struggle during the war. [ more ]

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Writing

'The Letters of Emily Dickinson' Book Review: A Poetic Collection | KQED

The Letters of Emily Dickinson provide an intimate look into her life, offering readers insights into her daily activities, relationships, and thoughts. [ more ]

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Writing

The best Canadian fiction of 2023 | CBC Books

'Nothing Good Happens in Wazirabad on Wednesday' is a novel set in 1990s Kabul, Afghanistan, depicting the everyday life of a community during wartime.

Author Jamaluddin Aram aims to show a different side of Afghanistan, highlighting the ordinary aspects of life amidst conflict. [ more ]

Substack

Writing

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch's unique Auraist interview on the language of fascist horror

Prophet Song is a book that explores a near-future dystopian Ireland that deteriorates into civil war due to right-wing populism.

The novel is praised for its immersive and unsettling language that creates a sense of dread and unease.

The main protagonist, Eilish, struggles with disbelief and paralysis in the face of a rapidly changing and dangerous political landscape. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Patt Morrison: Confederate sentiment in Southern California ran deeper than you might know

The Rebel Yell echoed in unlikely places like old Los Angeles, reflecting a surprising sympathy for the South despite being in a politically blue area. [ more ]

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Law

The 14th Amendment : Throughline

The 14th Amendment has had a significant impact on various Supreme Court cases and legal decisions in the U.S.

The lofty phrases like due process, equal protection, and liberty in the 14th Amendment have played a central role in shaping American society. [ more ]

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France news

The Interview - PM Henry 'is inciting a civil war in Haiti', former premier Joseph claims

Former Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph denounces current interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry's decision to stay in power beyond his promised step-down date.

Joseph accuses Henry of inciting a civil war and trying to stay in power despite being rejected by the population. [ more ]

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France news

French court confirms Lafarge complicity in crimes against humanity' charges over Syria factory

France's highest court has rejected Lafarge's request to dismiss charges of complicity in crimes against humanity for its operations in Syria.

The ruling allows the investigation into Lafarge's criminal liability to continue, although the verdict on guilt is still pending. [ more ]

Time Out New York

Black Lives Matter

First look: The Tenement Museum's first exhibit about a Black family

The Tenement Museum in New York City is highlighting the stories of a Black family for the first time with a new tour called 'A Union of Hope: 1869'

The tour explores the lives of the Moore family who lived in Soho during and after the Civil War [ more ]

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Books

Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips review ravages of the US civil war

The novel Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips explores the cost of war on combatants and non-combatants alike.

The story follows the experiences of a little girl named ConaLee and her mother, Eliza, during the American civil war. [ more ]

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Books

Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for Prophet Song' DW 11/27/2023

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for his dystopian novel "Prophet Song."

Lynch's book captures social and political anxieties of the current moment while dealing with timeless themes. [ more ]

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

'Terrorism': What's in a Name?

The Biden administration has designated Yemen's Houthi rebel movement as a terrorist group, reversing a previous decision to remove the designation.

The designation followed a series of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Nikki Haley rips Biden's 'politicized racial speech' at Charleston church hit by 2015 mass shooting

Nikki Haley accuses the media of overreacting to her Civil War gaffe while attacking President Biden for racially insensitive comments.

Biden's history of racially insensitive comments, including remarks about Barack Obama and poor kids, are cited by Haley's campaign. [ more ]

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US Elections

With Time Running Short, Liz Cheney Implores Republicans to Reject Trump

Liz Cheney is ramping up her criticism of Donald Trump in an attempt to dissuade Republicans from supporting his nomination.

Cheney is calling on Republicans to show the world that they will defeat the cowardice that she believes is plaguing the Republican Party. [ more ]

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World news

Myanmar says an ethnic alliance has seized a key city bordering China

Myanmar's military government has acknowledged withdrawing its forces from Laukkaing after it was taken over by an ethnic armed alliance.

The fall of Laukkaing is a significant defeat for the military government and underlines the pressure it is facing from various fronts.

The Three Brotherhood Alliance that captured Laukkaing is composed of ethnic armed groups, including the Kokang minority and the Arakan Army. [ more ]

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California

I Lived in Texas for 35 Years. Here's Why Alex Garland's Civil War' Makes Perfect Sense

The upcoming movie 'Civil War' is already generating controversy and speculation before its release.

The film's premise of a second civil war in America is being debated for its believability. [ more ]

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Colorado Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of court's ability to remove Trump from the ballot

Colorado Supreme Court justices question whether they can exclude Trump from the ballot based on the Constitution's insurrection clause

The wording of the Civil War-era insurrection clause and its implications for Trump's eligibility are under scrutiny [ more ]

The Washington Times

Colorado Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of ability to remove Trump from ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court is considering whether to exclude President Trump from the ballot for a second term based on the Constitution's insurrection clause.

The justices questioned the wording of the Civil War-era clause and whether Trump had incited an insurrection during the Capitol attack. [ more ]

Washington Post