‘First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story’ is a darn good read
The year is 1863. The month is May. The Civil War is raging like a firestorm. By the time this lethal national tragedy is over, it will count over 620,000 casualties, a staggering total for its time. Although troops of […]
‘First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story’ is a darn good read
By Bill Hughes
The year is 1863. The month is May. The Civil War is raging like a firestorm. By the time this lethal national tragedy is over, it will count over 620,000 casualties, a staggering total for its time. Although troops of […]
Ronald Reagan and his fat cats were a prelude to Trump
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Baltimore protestors greet Trump with hostile reception
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Off in Alaska with Blue Water Adventures
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John Waters will present new book ‘Mr. Know-It-All’ in L.A.
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Julian Assange: Hero or ‘Spoiled Brat’?
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