David M. Shribman Andrew Jackson, once almost universally admired as a personification of refreshing democratic values, now is considered a prosecutor of genocide. Ulysses Grant, once portrayed as a shiftless drunk and political dunce, is a symbol of generosity and prudence. Woodrow Wilson, once hailed as the idealist of his age, is considered a racist. Dwight Eisenhower, … [Read more...] about Shribman: It is a remarkable thing when an entire country changes its mind
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Shribman: Kamala Harris’ Canadian roots
David M. Shribman MONTREAL — It doesn’t look like a crucible of power. It occupies a full block on Sainte-Catherine Street, not far from my barbershop, a sushi restaurant, a bagel store and two dry cleaners. Its entry looks grand — three sets of oak double doors — but otherwise, there’s nothing remarkable about the pale brick structure. It’s a high school like so many … [Read more...] about Shribman: Kamala Harris’ Canadian roots