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Cold War's End -- The Wall Comes Down

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The fall of The Wall signified the fall of the Soviet Union, and an end to the Cold War. And while this was of enormous historical import, I fear that future generations won't really pay much attention to it.

HUAC: Americanism

Michael Kaplan | Posted 10.14.2009 | Politics


Michael Kaplan

Cynically magnifying trivialities; bluster and innuendo; guilt by association; shameless grandstanding ... wouldn't it be nice if these were considered un-American activities?

Moldova Elections: Communists Lose

Huffington Post | Posted 08.30.2009 | World


Moldova's pro-Western opposition parties have defeated the Communist Party in repeat parliamentary elections. With most of the votes tabulated, the C...

Brothel Watch

Scott Diel | Posted 05.01.2009 | World


Scott Diel

Sure, the girls make too much noise, and maybe they do drive down the property value. But if the prostitutes were driven out, they might be replaced with worse. Like a family with teenagers.

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Already Here!

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 09.26.2008 | Business


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

The new tool to crush the opposition is funded by a new menace, that of capitalism built on a phenomenal wealth in commodities and oil.

Precedent George Bush

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.03.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Bush's term in office will be remembered for the precedents it set, particularly in relation to the presidential power, and the separation of powers between the three branches of U.S. government.