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State accounts of USA's 19th century manifest destiny have whitewashed the atrocities against Native Americans, Blacks, Chinese immigrants, and women that were central to the country's western expansion and rise as a world power.

Yeah, that's happening here, too. apnews.com/article/slav...
Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park
Outraged critics are accusing President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park.
apnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Gorsuch, Thomas, Sotomayor, Brown Jackson, and Barrett have all written books while on the bench.

Also, Alito is such an arrogant guy I can't imagine him thinking someone could do a better job, or stepping aside for someone lesser than he.
February 12, 2026 at 11:52 PM