John Strausbaugh

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John Strausbaugh is an historian and the author of numerous books, including City of Sedition: The History of New York City During the Civil War and A History of Greenwich Village. His most recent book, The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet...

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Captain America: Domestic Terrorist?

John Strausbaugh / Truthdig Sep 23, 2025 Trump’s labeling of antifa as a domestic terror group makes no sense. But it does put an iconic superhero in the crosshairs of the Justice Department. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Let’s Not Nuclearize the Heavens

John Strausbaugh / Truthdig Apr 30, 2024 Russia’s emergent nuclear anti-satellite program highlights the dangers of viewing outer space as a battleground. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )