What does the ‘united’ in United States of America now stand for? What exactly during these contentious, deeply divisive, tragically troubled times does it mean? Were we ever united? Or is it just more boilerplate mythology that allows us to hide from the real truth? Can we ever rise above the conflict, confrontation, divisiveness, the ‘us’ (we the conquerors) vs. ‘them’ (slaves, Native Americans) world view, that was and still is the historical foundation for our national unity? Continue reading →