Civil War History: Florida’s Road Toward Secession
On this day, January 10th, in 1861, Florida seceded from the union and joined the confederacy of southern states. This article aims to…
Author: Matthew Isbell
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Liberia’s Peaceful Transfer of Power and the history behind it
Liberia has faced a violent past, but recent elections show a transition to democracy. The country still faces struggles, however.
Where Your Christmas Tree Comes From
The United States is in the middle of a nationwide Christmas Tree Shortage; a result of under-planting during the Great Recession. You may…
Catalonia’s Regional Elections Give Independence Parties a Majority
In October of 2017, Catalonia, a semi-autonomous region of Spain, held a referendum on becoming an independent nation. The measure passed when opponents…
Sweet Home Alabama: How Doug Jones Won
Well, that was one hell of a political earthquake. For the first time since 1992, a Democrat has won a US Senate Election…
Hanukkah Article: The Geography of Jews in America
December 12th marks the beginning of the 2017 Hanukkah celebration. This holiday marks a holy celebration in the Jewish community of the rededication…
Leon’s Charter Review Board is Considering Proposals that will weaken African-American electoral power
Leon County, Florida is currently in the middle of going through its Charter Review process. The county, home to Florida’s capital, became a…
A Tale of Two Cities: The Political/Racial Divide in Atlanta’s Mayoral Runoff
Atlanta is a city starkly divided. This is no surprise to its residents but the extend of the divide may come as a…
“Franksgiving” – The Period from 1939 through 1941 when Thanksgiving was Partisan
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in America is meant to be a time of year when family gather together to eat and give thanks. Its also…
Jackson County, Florida Votes to become a 100% Wet County
At some point in your life you have heard the term “dry county.” For many of us it’s when we are trying and…