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Iran: A Reading List
Recent headlines about Iran and the United States reflect decades of history. This reading list explores Iran’s deep past, its revolution, and the long U.S.–Iran tensions that continue to shape the Middle East. “A majestic work that goes a long way in unraveling . . . the country’s enigmas and apparent contradictions.”—Ervand Abrahamian, New York Review of Books This history of modern…Read More
A Legislative Blow to Cannabis
Rob DeSalle— The fall 2025 U.S. government closure and budget negotiations have had many negative impacts on life in America. In my opinion, one negative consequence of H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026) is the insertion—some call it secretive—of anti-cannabis legislation. This rider (at 887 words it is slightly shorter…Read More