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A photo illustration of Jimmy Carter, Donald Trump, and Iran demonstrations.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Why Trump’s Iran Gamble Could End Worse Than Jimmy Carter's

The outcome of any U.S. action (or inaction) in Tehran could change the course of history in the Middle East—and beyond. It’s happened before.

Eleanor Clift

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, with a photo of herself as a teen, when she says she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew, among others. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
NAMEDROP

Epstein Victim to Name Polarizing Official in Memoir

There was reportedly an “intense legal fight” to keep the official’s name out of the book.

Julia Ornedo

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 2008.
NO REST

Protesters Disrupt Kissinger Memorial Service at Synagogue

Police were forced to intervene as protests outside the memorial service for the former secretary of state turned violent.

Amanda Yen

John Oliver
DEVIL AND THE DIVA

John Oliver Sends Off Kissinger to Hell and Santos to Bravo

The “Last Week Tonight” host had much to say about the former U.S. secretary of state, while adding recently expelled George Santos was better off on reality TV.

Sean L. McCarthy

Michelle Wolf
SECRETARY OF HATE

‘Daily Show’ Brutally Eulogizes ‘War Criminal’ Kissinger

“The Daily Show” guest host is convinced that: “If you have zero morals, you’ll live a long, stress-free life.”

Jennifer M. Wood

Joe Biden (L) talks with former US Foreign Minister Henry Kissinger on the second day of the 45th Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel, southern Germany, on February 7, 2009.
CONDOLENCES

Biden Laments Kissinger’s Death, References Disagreements

Biden is the only president who had the opportunity to invite Kissinger back to the White House but chose not to.

Mark Alfred

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opinion
THE WAR THAT NEVER ENDS

Kissinger’s Cluster Bombs Are Still Killing People in Asia

A half-century after the war “ended,” people in Vietnam Laos, and Cambodia try to live their lives in a land riddled with unexploded ordinance that still kill and maim civilians.

Danae Hendrickson

Photo illustration of a younger Henry Kissinger in front of a map of Europe
opinion
LOVE TO HATE HIM

Kissinger’s Weapons Were Charm, Brilliance, and Ruthlessness

His undeniable skills and shrewd instincts often deflected attention away from the morally repugnant aspects of his legacy.

A. Craig Copetas

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opinion
PUT THAT ON HIS TOMBSTONE

Henry Kissinger Was One of 20th Century’s Greatest Monsters

He was an unapologetic warmonger and war criminal. The fact that he lived as a celebrity in this country until the age of 100 is a shame on the U.S.

Ben Burgis

A photo including former White House advisor Henry A. Kissinger
opinion
20TH CENTURY TITAN

Henry Kissinger’s ‘Celebrity’ Could Only Happen in America

More complicated than just being a hero and a villain, Kissinger leaves a legacy of unmatched influence, for better and for worse.

David Rothkopf

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speaks to the news media after U.S. President George W. Bush named him to head a panel that will investigate the September 11 attacks, Nov. 27, 2002, at the White House.
ANGEL OR DEVIL

Henry Kissinger, Architect of U.S. Policy, Dies at 100

The Realpolitik operator re-opened China for Nixon and found détente with the Soviets—and sent incalculable numbers of Americans, Vietnamese, and other human beings to their death.

Andrew Nagorski

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