assessment of the impact of the Panama invasion on the Bush presidency, because he was always battling criticism that he was a wimp, that he … How George H.W. Bush’s Pardons for Iran-Contra Conspirators Set the Stage for Trump’s ImpunityRead more
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Major U.S. Media Outlets Boycott Secret Holder Meetings
Several U.S. news outlets are boycotting an offer by Attorney General Eric Holder to meet for closed-door talks about the Obama administration’s policies for secretly … Major U.S. Media Outlets Boycott Secret Holder MeetingsRead more
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Geronimo’s Heirs Sue Secret Yale Society Over His Skull
The descendants of Geronimo have sued Skull and Bones, a secret society at Yale University with ties to the Bush family, charging that its members … Geronimo’s Heirs Sue Secret Yale Society Over His SkullRead more
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George H.W. Bush, Icon of the WASP Establishment—and of Brutal US Repression in the Third World
George Herbert Walker Bush represented a ruling class in decay. His WASP awkwardness, his famous syntactical struggles—described in obituaries as an ah-shucks genuineness, a goofy, … George H.W. Bush, Icon of the WASP Establishment—and of Brutal US Repression in the Third WorldRead more
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Pentagon: Military Sexual Assaults Increase 37%
The Pentagon has disclosed that sexual assaults within the military are on the rise, with as many as 70 taking place every day. A new … Pentagon: Military Sexual Assaults Increase 37%Read more
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Legislative Coup in Wisconsin
in Wisconsin, where Republican lawmakers are orchestrating an unprecedented power grab to weaken incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers before he takes office. In an extraordinary … Legislative Coup in WisconsinRead more
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George H.W. Bush’s 1989 Invasion of Panama Set the Stage for U.S. Wars to Come
While President Bush’s death has dominated the news for days, little attention has been paid to the defining event of Bush’s first year in office: … George H.W. Bush’s 1989 Invasion of Panama Set the Stage for U.S. Wars to ComeRead more
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Computer Hacker Jeremy Hammond Pleads Guilty in Stratfor Case
The computer hacker Jeremy Hammond has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for hacking into the computers of the private intelligence firm Stratfor. Facing … Computer Hacker Jeremy Hammond Pleads Guilty in Stratfor CaseRead more
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George H.W. Bush Is Alive in His Many Victims Across the Globe
Ariel Dorfman talking: I think that we are so in despair because of Donald Trump that there is a tendency to say, “Oh, my gosh, … George H.W. Bush Is Alive in His Many Victims Across the GlobeRead more
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U.S. Owes Reparations to Panama over Bush’s Invasion
the legacy of former President George H.W. Bush and the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama José Luis Morín talking: My first day on the job … U.S. Owes Reparations to Panama over Bush’s InvasionRead more