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In “The Decent One,” Heinrich Himmler: Dedicated family man
October 20, 2014This haunting film, now in theaters, recently won the best documentary award at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
Read moreMemories of Ñancahuazú, Tlatelolco and Cubana de Aviación Flight 455
October 16, 2014This time of year brings many memories. The memories are like echoes, for they coincide so closely with events of today, equally tragic and bloody.
Read moreToday in labor history: Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize
October 14, 2014On Oct. 14, 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Read moreUkraine: Knocking down the Lenin statues
October 2, 2014For people in Ukraine, and not only in the East, who don't agree with the right wing policies of Kiev, the situation is still ominous.
Read moreI shared a cab with Sen. Barry Goldwater
September 30, 2014I will always remember what I learned from that cab ride to Capitol Hill: Millionaires get rich by arranging for other people to pay their way.
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