Bill Black
Bill Black teaches history at Western Kentucky University. He is a founding editor at Contingent and has written for The Atlantic, Vox, MEL Magazine, and Aeon.
Latest articles by Bill Black
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The anatomy of a coronavirus conspiracy theory
opinion The idea of a "plannedemic" makes no sense. So what are these conspiracists really afraid of?
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The historical profession's greatest modern scandal, two decades later
opinion Michael Bellesiles resigned in the midst of a political firestorm. He still stands by his work.
By Bill Black Published
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The El Paso shooter's manifesto contains a dangerous message about climate change
opinion The ominous rise of eco-fascism
By Bill Black Published
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How the #Area51 meme turns aliens into comrades
feature The subtly revolutionary politics behind the meme of the summer
By Bill Black Published
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