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'Dark Side of the Earth' examines the fall of Soviet Union and the rise of Putin

Russian-born journalist Mikhail Zygar joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'The Dark Side of the Earth' on the fall of ...

Transnistria: Europe’s small Soviet enclave that doesn’t exist

A stunning juxtaposition of history and modern life, Transnistria exists as a time warp from before the Iron Curtain fell.

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures. Like Nancy Pelosi, ...
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Why the Soviet Union Collapsed — The Forces That Broke a Superpower

The USSR didn’t fall overnight — it unraveled under years of economic strain, political turmoil, and decisions made by its ...
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The Daring 1965 Bishops’ Letter That Enraged Communists — and Helped Heal a Wounded Europe

Signed by 36 Polish bishops at the Second Vatican Council, the letter sought to break cycles of vengeance by embracing the Gospel’s mandate to forgive.