As I think everyone knows, China played a major role in the US-Soviet rivalry during the Cold War, especially impacting the superpowers' presence in the Third World. And, it’s playing a major role today as this year’s American presidential election gets closer. What do the American people think of China today? . . . a Pew survey conducted in June and July (of 2020) found … [Read More...]
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1948 Election: Political Cartoons and Presidential Campaigns
Would you rather read a comic book or a 500 page biography? In 1948, President Truman's campaign answered that question with a 16 page comic book published by the … [Read More...]
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1968 Turning Point: Binding Primaries and the End of Gatekeeping
It’s hard to believe that we still have one more primary to go before the 2020 Democratic Convention the week of August 17. The Connecticut primary, originally … [Read More...]
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Like many of you I’ve been disgusted and appalled by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. They're just the latest in a long string of racist incidents in the United States. As an individual, I feel powerless, and I’ve struggled … [Read More...]
Is There Hope for a Hong Kong Revolution?
Hong Kong protesters shelter behind a thin barrier – and umbrellas – as police fire tear gas and encircle a group of demonstrators. AP Photo/Vincent Yu Paul Monod, Middlebury Hong Kong may seem like an unlikely place for a revolution. In this relatively … [Read More...]
Cold War-Style Preparedness Could Help Fight Future Pandemics
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