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Colleen McCullough, 77: obit insults author, draws outrage
February 3, 2015The shockingly sexist obituary drew a collective groan of disgust, and readers, fans, and activists alike took to Twitter to defend the memory of the celebrated author.
Read moreToday in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts
February 2, 2015Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.
Read moreBook offers analysis on Communist International
January 26, 2015The history of U.S. communism and the Communist Party, USA isn't an easy subject to write about.
Read moreAmerican Indians oppose glorification of Andrew Jackson
January 26, 2015Native Americans are oppposing the campaign of local historians and an organization to raise the infamous Indian killer, Andrew Jackson to the status of a "great president."
Read moreAn open letter to the leaders of the world
January 23, 2015"Let's be clear: the actions we take in 2015 will decide which way the world turns for decades to come; please take the right path."
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