Tag: Ronald Reagan
USA: When reality overtook fiction
Law firms only wanted to hire her as a secretary. Then she became the first woman on the Supreme Court – and defended national abortion rights there. Sandra Day O’Connor…
Obituary for Piper Laurie: the rebel. – Culture
The actress Piper Laurie was actually called Rosetta Jacobs – but when she entered the film business at 17, Hollywood was an even more merciless modeling machine than it is…
Mikhail Gorbachev: Its Importance for World Politics – Opinion
The last head of state and party leader of the Soviet Union failed in many ways, but the Germans in particular have reason to be grateful. Even if he distorts…
“The Tender Bar” on Amazon: Wisdom at the counter – culture
It’s such a thing with mildness. As a character trait it is extremely pleasant, but rather unsuitable as an engine for a drama. You could have guessed that George Clooney…
USA: Reagan bomber is set free – politics
More than 40 years after his assassination attempt on then US President Ronald Reagan, John Warnock Hincklay is released. “After all these years I will release Mr. Hinckley unconditionally,” said…