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Jason Van Tatenhove, a former national spokesman for the Oath Keepers, has testified about the group’s extremism.

Extremists granted tax-exempt status, even an Oath Keepers foundation

The First Amendment and the lack of a clear divide between what counts as an educational mission can lead to approved applications from extremist groups.

By Elizabeth Schmidt, UMass Amherst

3 days ago

How to read ‘Art of War’ the way its author intended

A Marine’s guide to comprehending “Art of War,” by reading it through the prism of classical Chinese metaphysics, deeply shaped by Daoism.

By Scott D. McDonald, Tufts University

5 days ago

Dear white colonel … we must address our blind spots around race

"We can break these invisible barriers, if we choose to engage and stop excusing ourselves."

By Col. Ben Jonsson

3 years ago

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