September 23 is the 60th anniversary of US president Harry Truman’s announcement that the Soviet Union acquires the atomic bomb. This event ratcheted up tensions in the Cold War considerably. Now, both opponents possessed nuclear weapons. The military consequences were important. Both primary Cold War contenders now raced to beef up their nuclear arsenals. Soon, […]
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Paul Robeson and Jackie Robinson
Without doubt, Paul Robeson ranks as one of the most talented men that the United States has ever seen. His combination of intelligence, athletic skill, and singing and acting talent know few equals. Yet, I’ll venture to write that you’ve scarcely heard of him. In contrast, Jackie Robinson is forever famous. Yet, the stories of […]
Fascism is Not a Left-Wing Movement
In recent years I’ve seen a few attempts by some confused conservative commentators to reclassify fascism from a right-wing political movement to a left-wing one. In reality, fascism is not a left-wing movement. Actually, I shouldn’t call the commentators confused. They know exactly what they are trying to accomplish with this subterfuge. After discarding all […]