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Norman, me & the “siege” of Chicago, Part V

By Joel Thurtell Why do I think the lack of military conscription — a draft — ensures that today there is no upheaval against George W. Bush’s war in Iraq as powerful as the one that forced the United States … Continue reading

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Norman, me & the “siege” of Chicago, Part III

By Joel Thurtell If cops start raining billy clubs on your car, don’t yell insults. I learned that on a visit to Chicago’s Loop. Forty years ago. I approached the anniverary thinking I’d write a long essay to run on … Continue reading

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