The paranoia and conspiracy theories of the McCarthy era still inform our culture and politics in the present day.

History can inform us, but we are always on future’s doorstep. Gene is a retired lawyer, former history professor, occasional journalist. Contact him at [email protected].

Since Donald Trump retook office on January 20, he’s weaponized the federal government to execute his war on “woke,” targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, LGBTQ+ rights, and ...

Cartoons Saturday's political cartoons feature Medicare and Medicaid cuts, James Comey's social media post, and Trump's big ...

“Our nation has seen times like this before, especially during the Red Scare and Palmer Raids ... and appear to be held on the basis of their political ideology. The comparison is notable ...

The Irish Rosary trial had its origins in the “Red Scare” general election of 1932 ... it as a great obstacle to the achievement of the political and economic freedom of this country and ...

Trump is once again calling opponents “communists” as his administration wages policy fights on trade and in the courts.

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