Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Ben Jealous

For a lesson in uniting against oligarchs and racist politics, look at 1870s Virginia

White and Blacks citizens came together after the Civil War to save free public schools started during Reconstruction. It’s an example of how Americans can come together across great divides, Ben Jealous writes. (stock.adobe.com)

Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN town hall, Jan. 6 was a bad day for America.

Invariably, following last week’s anniversary of the insurrection, we’re forced to ask ourselves: Will we ever be able to pull this country back together again?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.