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In-Depth Interview: Harvard Prof. Serhii Plokhy Recounts Chernobyl Disaster, How It Led to Breakup of USSR

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Harvard History Prof. Serhii Plohky has published a riveting account of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and argues it was a major factor in USSR breakup. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Harvard Prof. Serhii Plokhy Recounts Chernobyl Disaster, How It Led to Breakup of USSR

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PBC News & Comment: Trump Relents, Signs Order Ending Family Separation

Struggling to contain political firestorm he ignited, Trump signs executive order that he says will end family separation of immigrants…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Trump Relents, Signs Order Ending Family Separation

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PBC News & Comment: Who Wins Blame Game Over State-Sponsored Child Abuse?

Don’t misunderestimate the power of hate, as Dems hope to split GOP but Trump’s appeal to Dark Side may prevail…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Who Wins Blame Game Over State-Sponsored Child Abuse?

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PBC News & Comment: Trump Keeps Lying About Separation of Immigrant Families

Instead of his “zero tolerance” policy, Trump blames nonexistent law for separations, but Obama’s deportation practices were pretty bad, too…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Trump Keeps Lying About Separation of Immigrant Families

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In-Depth Interview: Reporter Patrick Martin Updates Us on Primary Victories for 20 Democrats with Deep Ties to Military, Intelligence

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In the 2018 primaries so far, 20 Democrats with military and intelligence backgrounds have won contests.  Journalist Patrick Martin was the first to identify this trend, and returns with updated information. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Reporter Patrick Martin Updates Us on Primary Victories for 20 Democrats with Deep Ties to Military, Intelligence

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PBC News & Comment: In Trump’s Twisted View, IG Exonerated Him

Eagerly mixing his apples and oranges, Trump claims that IG report that slammed Comey exonerates him of everything he’s been accused of…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: In Trump’s Twisted View, IG Exonerated Him

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PBC News & Comment: Inspector General Report Gives Ammo to Both Sides

Justice Dept. watchdog slams Comey for “insubordination” but clears FBI of bias, despite damaging evidence and breaches of longstanding policies…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Inspector General Report Gives Ammo to Both Sides

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PBC News & Comment: GOP Cowers to Trump’s Bullying

Lame-duck Sen. Bob Corker proposes limits on Trump’s tariff powers, but fearful GOP senators are afraid to “poke the bear”…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: GOP Cowers to Trump’s Bullying

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PBC News & Comment: Trump-Kim Summit is Big on Optics, Little on Details

Images of Trump and Kim offer hope, as summit is focused on generalities that indicate this will be lengthy process… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Trump-Kim Summit is Big on Optics, Little on Details

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In-Depth Interview: Military Whistleblower Joe Hickman Comments on Burn Pits Bill, Gitmo “Suicides, and The Intercept’s Burn of Reality Winner

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Joseph Hickman blew the whistle on warzone burn pits, and comments on new bill authored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to treat victims exposed to toxic smoke from dumps at military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Military Whistleblower Joe Hickman Comments on Burn Pits Bill, Gitmo “Suicides, and The Intercept’s Burn of Reality Winner