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From Gettysburg to Minneapolis: How the American Civil War continues to shape how we understand contemporary political conflicts and their dangers

  • Written by John M. Kinder, Professor of History and American Studies, Oklahoma State University
From Gettysburg to Minneapolis: How the American Civil War continues to shape how we understand contemporary political conflicts and their dangersProtesters clash with law enforcement after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis.Arthur Maiorella/Anadolu via Getty Images

The negative public reaction to Operation Metro Surge – the violent immigration dragnet in Minnesota – was “MAGA’s Gettysburg,” wrote New York Times columnist...

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