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Committing Treason To Win The Presidency: How Richard Nixon And Henry Kissinger Prolonged The Vietnam War

Political ambition—or as some might call it when it comes to Richard Nixon, treason—prolonged the war in Vietnam for half a decade. Here's how it happened.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 27, 2016

Committing Treason To Win The Presidency: How Richard Nixon And Henry Kissinger Prolonged The Vietnam War

Political ambition—or as some might call it when it comes to Richard Nixon, treason—prolonged the war in Vietnam for half a decade. Here's how it happened.

By Richard Stockton • January 27, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • Jan 25, 2016

5 Countries You May Not Know Declared War On The U.S.

Occasionally, the United States is on the receiving end of declarations of war. Here are some examples you may have missed in history class. When we think of the nations that despise the U.S. so much that they’d actually declare war on it, Thailand is not necessarily the first to...

By Abby Norman • January 25, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2016

Confederate Memorial Stone Mountain Park’s Troubling History And Modern Controversy

Stone Mountain Park's memorial is the largest high relief sculpture in the world. It's racist, bigoted history has critics calling for alterations or removal, particularly in the wake of recent race-motivated killings.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 8, 2016

The Sad Outcome Of America’s War On Poverty, 52 Years Later

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty. Sadly, it's a war we're still fighting, and a war we've always been losing.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 8, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • Jan 7, 2016

Everything We Know About Juanita Broaddrick, The Woman Who Says Bill Clinton Raped Her

Juanita Broaddrick made waves when she tweeted that Bill Clinton raped her in 1978. Who is she, and what is her story?

By Abby Norman • January 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • Jan 7, 2016

The 7 Most Shocking Election Upsets In American Presidential History

No matter how "inevitable" a U.S. presidential candidate may seem, history shows time and time again that experts can be — and often are —wrong.

By John Schellhase • January 7, 2016

9 Famous Americans You Won’t Believe Have Been Banned From The U.K.

Some of America's favorite pop singers, boxers, and reality TV stars have been banned from entering the United Kingdom. Here's why.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 6, 2016

9 Famous Americans You Won’t Believe Have Been Banned From The U.K.

Some of America's favorite pop singers, boxers, and reality TV stars have been banned from entering the United Kingdom. Here's why.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 6, 2016

How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • Jan 6, 2016

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How To Buy The Presidency: Four Absurd, Corrupt U.S. Election Laws And Processes

From institutional racism and corporate machinations to government incompetence, these four elements of our electoral process explain why it's not the people who actually choose the president.

By Callie Stewart • January 6, 2016

What You Need To Know About The Militia Standoff In Oregon

A cadre of white, armed Americans overtook an Oregon federal wildlife refuge on Saturday night. The group claims it is doing so to fight against the so-called tyranny of the federal government, adding that they are not opposed to inflicting violence if the situation calls for it. Militia leader Ryan...

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 4, 2016

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What You Need To Know About The Militia Standoff In Oregon

A cadre of white, armed Americans overtook an Oregon federal wildlife refuge on Saturday night. The group claims it is doing so to fight against the so-called tyranny of the federal government, adding that they are not opposed to inflicting violence if the situation calls for it. Militia leader Ryan...

By Nickolaus Hines • January 4, 2016

The 21 Most Shocking Things U.S. Presidents Have Said (Or Done)

From Abraham Lincoln to George W. Bush, some of these shocking presidential quotes and actions will make you wonder about who you're really voting for.

By Abby Norman • Dec 28, 2015

The 21 Most Shocking Things U.S. Presidents Have Said (Or Done)

From Abraham Lincoln to George W. Bush, some of these shocking presidential quotes and actions will make you wonder about who you're really voting for.

By Abby Norman • December 28, 2015