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Resisting The Right-Wing Attack on Democracy with Ari Berman

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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John Calhoun's Legacy of White Supremacy

Exploring the influential role of John Calhoun in advocating for minority rule based on white supremacy and his impact on reshaping the Constitution to protect these beliefs. The chapter highlights Calhoun's views on slavery, nullification, and his push for explicit white supremacy protections, solidifying his role in shaping the Confederate ideology post-Civil War.

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