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Reagan Didn't End the Cold War -- Leftist Intellectuals Did

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. November 20, 2009.

Reagan was inspirational, but to claim he defeated Communism is a disservice to the millions of Eastern Europeans who struggled against great odds for their freedom.

Obama Scraps Bush Missile-Defense Plan

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. September 17, 2009.

In one of the more dramatic departures from the previous administration, President Obama announced this morning that U.S. policy is changing course.

Why is Pat Buchanan Defending Hitler?

Aaron Keyak, AlterNet. September 2, 2009.

Buchanan posted a telling column on his own website and on Townhall that seems to blame Poland for World War II.

Why Do the Dems Always Play it Safe?

David Michael Green, Regressive Antidote. September 15, 2008.

What I'm wondering is, why does the Democratic Party feel compelled to be the political equivalent of Poland every four years?

Poland Investigating Claims of CIA Secret Prison

Andrew Gilmore, Jurist Legal News and Research. September 8, 2008.

The prison was reportedly part of the U.S. government's "extraordinary rendition" (a.k.a. kidnap and torture) program.

Poland Ideal Getaway for Christian Right

Guest Blogger, May 10, 2007.

Advocates for women's rights might want to pay attention to this recent addition to the European Union.