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Trump's threat to take back the canal signals a new era of U.S. expansionism and the greatest attack on Central American sovereignty since the 1990s. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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Through policy, pressure and negotiation, the late president's effort were both immediate and, sometimes, lasting. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatchJan 8, 2020
In 1989, President George H.W. Bush vowed the U.S. would lead the world into the next century. We've been spinning our wheels ever since. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
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The senior Bush was held to one term in large part because of domestic problems generated by his predecessor's "voodoo economics." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )
URI BLAU and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated PressJul 1, 2019
Critics charge that activities billed as harmless philanthropy come at the expense of Palestinians and their claim to a state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Heather Vogell / ProPublicaJun 4, 2019
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Maj. Danny Sjursen / TruthdigMay 28, 2019
The vice president promises graduating cadets that they'll likely see combat. In a functioning democracy, it would have set off alarm bells. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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The surge is propelled in part by loosened travel restrictions in Central America and deteriorating living conditions in Cuba. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanDec 6, 2018
As the nation lays its 41st president to rest, we owe it to ourselves to revisit the words of the legendary activist. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Peter Certo / OtherWordsDec 6, 2018
Debate on overlooked subjects can bring new vibrancy to our civic life. In death, even flawed politicians can do us that final service. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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