American history Americans don't know--and don't want to know

There is a terrific article at Alternet now virtually all Americans should read but that few will: "Why the White South Is Still in Denial About Slavery" On a trip through the South, Civil War culture is presented as "authentic." They just leave out the slavery part. Please trust me when I say that first, it's good and second, it's important we know this history. It's a great, far from dry read. too. Link: http://www.alternet.org/teaparty/153598/why_the_white_south_is_still_in_denial_about_slavery/?page=1. Another great and associated article: What You Didn't Know About the South: Surprises from a White Southerner “The South” is an idea too often wrapped in a fog that emanates from the left as well as the right. Link: http://www.alternet.org/culture/153608/What_You_Didn%27t_Know_About_the_South%3A_Surprises_from_a_White_Southerner/