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I Miss the Old Megyn Kelly - Note for a discussion, "E Pluribus Unum? What...
By BATYA UNGAR-SARGON OCT. 9, 2017, New York Times; see also.Image from article, with caption The former Fox news anchor Megyn Kelly on the first day of her new show, on NBCExcerpt:We didn’t know it...
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Strictly for History Ph.Ds ... (including in the Russian History field)
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Condoleezza Rice on the 10 Days Still Shaking the World
C. Rice, New York Timesimage from[JB comment: If you have the time/inclination in our busy times, please take a look at "more" of Dr. Rice's "thinking" regarding Russia.]By CONDOLEEZZA RICE OCT. 17,...
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Recent Books on the Russian Revolution
Pamela Pul, New York Times - via emailGray318This month marks the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution, which fundamentally shaped and continues to wield influence over Russia and the rest of...
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One Woman’s Liberation, Set Against the Russian Revolution (book review)
SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE OCT. 20, 2017, New York Timesimage from articleReview of THE REVOLUTION OF MARINA M.By Janet Fitch816 pp. Little, Brown & Company. $30.“I was in love with the Future, in love...
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Review: Adams and Jefferson, Two ‘Friends Divided’ - Note for a discussion,...
Alan Taylor, Wall Street JournalAlan Taylor on Gordon S. Wood’s book about the remarkable relationship between two presidents whose views defined—and divided— the early nation.Image from article, with...
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Majority of white Americans feel discriminated against: poll - Note for a...
Charles Ventura, USA TODAY [original article contains a video.]A majority of white Americans believe discrimination exists against them in the United States, according to a poll released Tuesday.The...
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How to Become an American - Note for a discussion, "E Pluribus Unum? What...
Wall Street JournalImage from article: Sen. John McCain after receiving the 2017 Liberty Medal from former Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia, Oct. 16. PHOTO: WILLIAM THOMAS CAIN/GETTY...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Brain & Penis
"Cannabis might increase [sexual arousal] frequency in the brain, but also decrease erectile function in the penis."--npr.org
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Let’s Agree: Racial Affirmative Action Failed
wsj.comAnd college admissions offices should reveal the true secret sauce (not test scores) for getting in. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGESBy John Katzman and Steve CohenOct. 26, 2017 7:02 p.m. ETWe disagree in...
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People's Diplomacy: A History of American Studies in the Soviet Union
John Brown [from Facebook]12 hrs · https://www.wilsoncenter.org/…/peoples-diplomacy-history-am… via LJBPeople’s Diplomacy: A History of American Studies in the Soviet UnionIn 1991, there were more than...
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"His arm falls on the lower waist of people with whom he takes pictures."
John Brown [from facebook]31 mins · "'At age 93, President Bush has been confined to a wheelchair for roughly five years, so his arm falls on the lower waist of people with whom he takes pictures,' the...
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2017 Irving Kristol Award recipient Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ remarks - Note...
American Enterprise InstituteSacks image fromTranscript of the 2017 Irving Kristol Award Annual DinnerFree Enterprise, Religion, Society and CultureRABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS: Beloved friends, I want...
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Opinions: Trump was an election surprise. Expect more. - Note for a...
Roger C. Altman October 26, The Washington Post, via LH on FB -- many thanks! [Original article contains video, with caption: A 'My Little Pony' parody, featuring Amy Poehler as an animated alapaca,...
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George Washington’s Virginia church taking down his memorial
Max Greenwood, thehill.comimage from article © Getty ImagesA church attended by George Washington will take down a memorial to the nation's first president, a move church leaders say is intended to...
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7 jobs where salaries are skyrocketing
Kelli B. Grant, CNBC, USA Todayuncaptioned image from articleIt can pay to take a long view on salary expectations in your field.In-demand jobs like software developers, physician assistants and online...
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Il Tweeto è diventato completamante matto .
John Brown [Facebook comment, edited]1 hr · Il Tweeto è diventato completamante matto ... maybe my use of Italian, a language to which I had the good fortune to be exposed, but regrettably never...
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James Madison’s Lessons in Racism - Note for a discussion, "E Pluribus Unum?...
By NOAH FELDMAN OCT. 28, 2017, New York TimesImage from article, with caption: A painting of James Madison at the National Portrait Gallery. Portrait by Chester HardingWhen we think about the framers...
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6 secrets of U.S. ambassador residence in Moscow that sound like myths
rbth.com; via PF on FacebookHISTORYJUL 04, 2017ANNA SOROKINASpaso House became the residence of the U.S. Ambassador in 1933.Valeriy Yevseyev/U.S. Embassy MoscowThe mansion on Spasopeskovskaya Square...
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On Confederate monuments, the public stands with Trump - Note for a...
Christopher Ingraham, August 17, Washington PostImage from article, with caption: The statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest, surrounded by Confederate and state flags, along Interstate 65 in...
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