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Zeb Larson

Zeb Larson is a writer and recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a PhD in History. His research deals with the anti-apartheid movement in the United States.
Politics

How the KKK Became a National Force

At one point, a third of the white men in Denver were estimated to be Klan members.
Politics

ACT UP’s Radical Activism Saved Lives During the AIDS Epidemic

The movement stood up to the president, pharmaceutical companies, and the CDC.
History

The Troubles Show How a Society Slides Into Violence

The decades-long conflict was waged in the streets of Northern Ireland.
Justice

The Word ‘Civilized’ Has No Place in Ukraine Coverage

Some people seem to find it unthinkable that Europeans could be subject to war.
Government

We’re Still Living With the Consequences of This ’80s Scandal

Here’s why you should know about the Iran-Contra affair.
Government

The Entire U.S. Governing Class Owns the Crisis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s problems were created by decades of foreign intervention.
Government

The U.S. Capitol Insurrection Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The rioters made anti-government violence look easy.