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Why Don’t We Teach Iran-Contra?

If you ever watch interviews with so-called mafioso rappers that were big in the 90s, there’s always a point where they mention “Iran-Contra” and the crowd (and sometimes the host) looks dumbfounded. I had one of these moments the other day. A friend asked me about some books I had just picked up from the …

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I Don’t Give High School Enough Credit

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If you mention the New World Order people will give you odd stares and might even label you a “conspiracy theorist.” However, it must’ve been important because my AP U.S. History teacher gave us a handout with extracts from President George H.W. Bush’s “New World Order” speech laying out the plans for a multinational approach …

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