Why MAGA Wants You to Think Slavery Wasn’t That Bad
The Atlantic Ideas • 2/13/2026
Summary
The title suggests that there is a narrative promoted by MAGA that minimizes the severity of slavery. The description indicates that both the left and the right attempt to co-opt the story of American slavery, but the true account does not align with the interests of any one faction.
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