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Paul already pointed our attention to the full transcript of Trump's interview with the Wall Street Journal. Like pretty much all of Trump's long-form interviews, it's truly terrifying. Once again, Trump shows a complete lack of understanding of policy. Jordan Weissman flags a particularly head-desk moment....
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History of Slavery

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On January 17, 2016
A couple of articles on the history of world slavery that may pique your interest on a Sunday morning. First, here's a really interesting photo essay on African slaves in Iran in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Evidently, this is a really sensitive...

Bad Arguments

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On May 13, 2015

In the world of libertarian economists, Bryan Caplan really isn't the worst, but arguing that the Shah was "strong on civil liberties" is about the dumbest thing one can possibly.

Guess Who?

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On March 9, 2015

I've been putting together a lecture for tomorrow's U.S. Environmental History class on atomic nature and I came across this ad, which I just could not resist sharing with you..

Death to America

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On November 28, 2014
I wonder if Iran is accepting American entries to its Death to America festival: As part of the campaign, Ouj also launched the “Death to America Grand Award” festival, sponsored by themselves and other similar organizations. The festival took place for the first time last...

Today in Duh

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On August 23, 2013

I suppose it's good to know for sure that the CIA orchestrated the 1953 coup in Iran, overthrowing a democratically elected government and replacing it with a corrupt but oil-providing.

Kazemi

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On March 23, 2013

I know you all, like myself, are celebrating Oregon's dominating victory over St. Louis to advance to the Sweet 16 where they will no doubt crush Louisville.* So if you.

A Message to Khomeini

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On February 20, 2013

Tonight's exploration of American culture's underbelly is brought to you by Roger Hallmark and The Thrasher Brothers, who I think had the most sophisticated response to Iranian Revolution imaginable.

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