The 1619 Project is all the rage in conservative circles. And for the life of me, I can’t figure out why. I still remember when the piece came out a year ago. I shared the essay from Nikole Hannah-Jones far and wide. The idea, the concept, spoke to me. Here is how the project opens:…
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What do Luka Modric and Affirmative Action have in Common?
Luka Modric is a soccer player for Real Madrid and the Croatian national team. He was the best player in this year’s World Cup, the engine that led Croatia to the final and the winner of the Golden Ball as the tournament’s outstanding player. This is a remarkable ascent for a player who was voted…