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Six incredibly bad films inspired by the Cold War

November 21, 2011 By Chris Elliott

For some filmmakers, the Cold War became a convenient excuse for moronic plotlines, insufferable jingoism, and unapologetically reactionary politics.

“J. Edgar”: masterpiece film about master manipulator

November 14, 2011 By Gene Lantz

Does Clint Eastwood reveal the ugly truth and dark past about the life of America's most notorious secret policeman in his newest film "J. Edgar?"

NAACP confronts new Jim Crow racism

July 26, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Vote suppression and denying ex-felons the right to vote are the new Jim Crow laws of the 21st century, says NAACP leader.

Red-baiting muddies the waters

January 12, 2011 By John Bachtell

More than anything, American public opinion is galvanized in its revulsion to the horrific crimes committed in Tucson, Ariz.

June 19, 1953: The murder of the Rosenbergs

June 13, 2003 By Fred Gaboury

Think back to the political climate of the early 1950s: Senator Joseph McCarthy on the prowl. Alger Hiss convicted of “losing China.” Eleven leaders of the Communist Party convicted of “conspiracy to teach and advocate the...