1991: Shocking End of the Soviet Union

Shocking to generations that had endured the Cold War and the "long twilight struggle" between capitalism and communism, on December 26, 1991, Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev resigned and the Soviet Union dissolved. Here is a gift link from The New York Times report on that day. END OF THE SOVIET UNION; GORBACHEV, LAST SOVIET LEADER, …

Globalization Created My Family…And Backlash

Globalization created my family, jobs, possessions, pets, food, entertainment, and backlash from those left out of the trend. If not for globalization trends since the 1990s, my family, and several of our job opportunities would not exist. Four out of seven members of my immediate family (including my two dogs) were born outside the United …

25 Years After the Good Friday Agreement: The Future of Peace in Northern Ireland

The Economist: "Twenty-five years ago the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to Northern Ireland. But while the treaty has saved thousands of lives, it has also resulted in a brittle and unstable government. Could this jeopardize the future of peace?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NHsbJXhbBk 00:00 - The Good Friday Agreement then and now 02:49 - Northern Ireland’s history …

South African History, 1948-1994, Emphasizing Racial Segregation and White Dominance

First Rate Tutors: Download our "History of South Africa" Revision Worksheet: https://www.firstratetutors.com/shopf... In a hurry? Here's a clear and concise summary of the history of South Africa from 1948 to 1994. This video covers the following: - 1948: Introduction to Apartheid - The African National Congress - Nelson Mandela - 1970s and the Soweto Uprising …

Trump and Biden Both Want to Repeal Section 230. Would That Wreck the Internet?

Retro Report: "Today's heated political arguments over censorship and disinformation online began with a 26-word snippet of a law known as Section 230. Both Democrats and Republicans want it changed, but what would that mean for the future of the Internet?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTRDJGa2a0A

Historic Inflation Rates Didn’t Last Long Except for the 1970s, Early 1980s

Inflation has rarely been a long-term problem in American history. Here are the years when inflation was high in the US, from worlddata.info. The early 1940s during the run-up to WWII; 1946 and 1947 when the war ended; 1950 and 1951; 1969-70 and 1973-74-75; 1977-81; and 1990 were the years when it was the worst …

Former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev Passes, a Cautionary Tale for Autocrats

Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (1931-2022), the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 91. He was not popular in Russia, despite his popularity in the West, and current leader Vladimir Putin has denied him a state funeral. Even so, thousands paid him last respects. Many came to thank him for the …

The Strange Case of Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas in 1991

Crash Course Black American History #46: "Clint Smith teaches you about the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas (1991). During the screening process, Anita Hill came forward alleging that Thomas had sexually harassed her when the two of them worked together at the Department of Education. The public response to Hill's allegations was tense …

1992: Los Angeles Uprisings Illuminated Tension in Black & Asian American Communities

Crash Course Black American History #45: "In this episode of Black American History, Clint Smith teaches you about the complicated history of racial tension in South Central Los Angeles. You'll learn about the Watts Rebellion of 1965, a 6-day uprising in response to police brutality that shaped the landscape of racial tension in southern California …

Retro Reports: How 1994 Midterms Set Off An Era of Divisive Politics. Will It Continue?

The 2022 midterm elections could help determine the political direction of the country, possibly for years or even decades to come. Since 1994, when Republicans won a landslide 74 House seats and eight Senate seats, they have held the majority in the "people's house," the US House of Representatives, the branch of the federal government …