Confederate Memorial Day is an official holiday in several states. Why is it celebrated, and where? Does New Jersey take part? Here's what to know.

From the founding of the country, the various states of the United States have had rivalries. Of course, we all know these ...

Confederate symbols, and their continued valorization, rob us of an opportunity to understand our own rich “people’s heritage ...

President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. The high court filing ...

So successful was the Lost Cause propaganda campaign that most Americans forgot the true meaning of the Civil War.

The move is a nod to Charlotte’s position as a financial and tech hub, officials said. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Part of the McClatchy ...