Another book about my grandfather Whittaker Chambers puts politics before historical accuracy
Out of 28 chapters, three concern the Alger Hiss-Whittaker Chambers Case. The literature on this historical episode is sadly divided into two sides: pro-Hiss or pro-Chambers. These sides generally ...
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How Much Do You Really Know About The Berlin Wall?
After the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, chaos quickly erupted throughout the eastern part of the city. It … Continue reading "How Much Do You Really Know About The Berlin Wall?" ...
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Devastating Empathy: Jules Feiffer, 1929–2025
Ad Policy A comic by Jules Feiffer from Jules Feiffer’s America. After watching Gore Vidal’s play An Evening with Richard Nixon (1972) Jules Feiffer unexpectedly found himself ...
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
Patel on Jan. 6: 'There can never be a tolerance for violence against law enforcement'
Kash Patel was asked to explain his position on the January 6 Capitol riot after facing criticism for his past comments. Patel assured senators at his confirmation hearing that he condemns violence ...