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George W. Bush's presidency since 2007

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George W. Bush's presidency from 2005-06

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George W. Bush's presidency, 2000-04

Who Is Bob Gates?
The secret world of Defense Secretary Gates

2004 Campaign
Bush Bests Kerry

Behind Colin Powell's Legend
Gauging Powell's reputation.

The 2000 Campaign
Recounting the controversial campaign.

Media Crisis
Is the national media a danger to democracy?

The Clinton Scandals
Behind President Clinton's impeachment.

Nazi Echo
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The Dark Side of Rev. Moon
Rev. Sun Myung Moon and American politics.

Contra Crack
Contra drug stories uncovered

Lost History
America's tainted historical record

The October Surprise "X-Files"
The 1980 election scandal exposed.

International
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Hundreds of protesters were arrested in their homes or swept off the street in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a preemptive strike against any demonstrations that might have disrupted the Republican National Convention.

Though deeply troubled by the trampling on civil liberties, the ACLU wasn’t surprised, having watched for years as the federal government increasingly cracks down on dissent at major events like the national political conventions.

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Chuck Samuelson of the ACLU says much of the police repression during the RNC was based on laws coming out of the Patriot Act.

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