The Boston Tea Party The current spate of “tea parties” to object to the corporate giveaways is a great idea. But we must remember that the Boston Tea Party of 1773, after which these soirées are named, was to protest the lowering of corporate taxes to the detriment of the people. Now, as then, the issue is about the alliance of money and power that subjugates the many for the benefit of the few.
The Iran-Contra Affair The 1980s Iran-Contra Affair has come to the forefront recently, primarily as a result of the confirmation of Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense. This article is a summary of the scandal. The players, their roles, and what has happened to them put today’s events into an historical perspective.
