Author

Lucas E. Morel

Lucas E. Morel is the John K. Boardman, Jr., Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University.

Articles by Lucas E. Morel

The Dream and the Nightmare

The Dream and the Nightmare

American promises of freedom and equality have provided sufficient opportunity for blacks to improve their lot.
Overcoming the House Divided

Overcoming the House Divided

Lincoln’s unprecedented acceptance of black Americans reflected his conviction about the fundamental equality of all human beings.
Year Zero

Year Zero

Truth, not diversity, deserves ultimate respect.
Our Fathers

Our Fathers

A review of Founders’ Son: A Life of Abraham Lincoln, by Richard Brookhiser