Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
MythicAmerica explores the mythic dimension of American political culture, past, present, and future. The blogger, Ira Chernus, is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder and author of Apocalypse Management: Eisenhower and the Discourse of National Insecurity.
His new “MythicAmerica: Essays” offer an online introduction to the study of American myths. Read about the blog and the author here.
To receive periodic email summaries of the blog, send an email to update@mythicamerica.us, with “Update” in the subject line. You can communicate directly with Ira at the same address.
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Jan 3, 2013
Fiscal Deal: And the Winning Myth Is ….
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Dec 19, 2012
Gun Control: The New Abolitionism?
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Dec 14, 2012
America's Proud Individualism Helped Pull the Trigger
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Dec 13, 2012
Ain’t No "Cliff," Pardner; This Here’s a "Showdown"
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Dec 6, 2012
Cheer Up, Rush: Dems Keep "Traditional America" Alive
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Dec 3, 2012
Why Are Dems Left Hanging on Edge of “Fiscal Cliff”?
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 28, 2012
A New "New Cold War" in the Mideast?
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 25, 2012
“Lincoln”: Jesus Christ! God Almighty! What a (Biblical) Movie!
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 23, 2012
Nineteenth-Century Nationalism Still Alive, and Deadly, in Mideast
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 19, 2012
Class: The Missing Link in the Story of Election 2012.
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 13, 2012
The “Fiscal Cliff” and THE SCANDAL
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 8, 2012
Obama vs. Boehner: Who is the True Jeffersonian?
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Nov 7, 2012
“Hope and Change” Born Again: The New, Improved Version
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 30, 2012
From “Who Lost China?” to “Who Lost Libya?”
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 29, 2012
What's Still the Matter With Kansas?
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 25, 2012
Red vs. Blue: Causes Elude Us, but Effects Are Clear
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 23, 2012
Political Symbolism Is Political Reality: The Case of Wisconsin
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 21, 2012
In Memoriam: George McGovern and Liberal Politics
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 17, 2012
The Second Debate: “They Were So Good Being at Each Other’s Face”
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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Oct 15, 2012
Fact-checking the Candidates: A Sacred Ritual
by Ira Chernus's MythicAmerica
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