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Dive into topical articles curated by our team to bridge the past and present.
From thought-provoking analyses of Communist dictators and the events that led to their rise in power, to present-day reporting on the ways Socialism is slowly infiltrating American values. Here, you'll discover factual perspectives and tactical take-aways to benefit the whole family.
The Reichstag fire of 1933
On the night of February 27, 1933, flames engulfed the Reichstag building, home to the German Parliament in Berlin. The fire, which reduced much of the structure to ruins, became a pivotal event in German history, as Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party exploited it to tighten their grip on power.
The circumstances surrounding the fire remain a subject of historical debate, but its consequences were undeniable: it marked a decisive step in Hitler’s transformation from chancellor to dictator.
Remembering the Cambodian Genocide
The Cambodian Genocide, orchestrated by the Khmer Rouge regime under the leadership of Pol Pot from 1975 to 1979, stands as one of the most devastating tragedies of the 20th century.
This period saw the systematic extermination of nearly two million Cambodians, approximately a quarter of the nation's population, through forced labor, starvation, disease, and mass executions.
What McCarthy Got Right About Communism
When thinking about genocide over the course of history, we tend to forget about the brutal killing of around 2 million that took place in Cambodia, under the leadership of Pol Pot.
Pol Pot and the Cambodian Genocide
When thinking about genocide over the course of history, we tend to forget about the brutal killing of around 2 million that took place in Cambodia, under the leadership of Pol Pot.
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