Tag #1980S

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The Gods of New York": 1989 Mayoral Race Echoes Current NYC Politics

Jonathan Mahler's "The Gods of New York" examines NYC's 1986-1990 period, focusing on the mayoral race between Ed Koch, Rudy Giuliani, and David Dinkins, highlighting parallels with the current political climate, while exploring themes of racial tension, crime, and economic disparity.

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Thomas Mallon's Diaries: A Chronicle of AIDS and Self-Discovery

Thomas Mallon's recently published diaries, covering 1983-1994, detail his experiences as a gay man in New York City during the AIDS epidemic, offering intimate reflections on love, loss, career, and self-discovery.

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24% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
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Re-released Book Ignites Debate on Madrid's Movida

Rafa Cervera's book "Alaska y otras historias de la movida" has been republished, sparking debate about the Madrid Movida of the early 2000s; some praise it, while others criticize it for alleged moral corruption and political connections, highlighting a persistent negative narrative.

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56% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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1984-85 UK Miners' Strike: Defeat and Long-Term Consequences

The 1984-85 UK miners' strike, led by Arthur Scargill against Margaret Thatcher's government, resulted in a year-long conflict marked by police violence, economic hardship for mining communities, and ultimately, the miners' defeat and the decline of the coal industry.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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1987: Trump Rejects Power, Advocates Disarmament

In a 1987 interview, Donald Trump, a successful real estate developer, attributed his success to creativity, not a thirst for power, rejected political ambitions, criticized the Reagan administration's slow nuclear disarmament efforts, and expressed concern about the impact of the New York real esta...

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ZX Spectrum: A 1980s Icon

This article discusses the ZX Spectrum, a home computer that became a 1980s icon in the UK, detailing its impact on the gaming industry and home computing.

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Quality Education
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La Frontera": Fictional ETA Plot Against Real 1987 Backdrop

La Frontera," a new five-part series premiering on Prime Video, fictionalizes a 1987 ETA operation in Paris, juxtaposing this invented plot with the real-world context of the Franco-Spanish border and ETA's activities during the governments of Felipe González and François Mitterrand, including the 1...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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The Gold: Season Two

The second season of "The Gold" follows the remaining Brink's-Mat gold's trail in the 1990s, focusing on John Palmer's lavish lifestyle and Charlie Miller's money laundering schemes across various countries like Burma, the Canary Islands, and the Virgin Islands, eventually leading to their downfall.

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8% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Police Corruption in 1980s Madrid: Drug Use, Theft, and Systemic Failure

In 1980s Madrid, corrupt police officers, including three brothers and an officer nicknamed 'Cabo Loco', engaged in drug use, theft, and bank robbery, highlighting systemic issues like low pay and lack of oversight that eroded public trust.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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1980s Style Exhibitions Highlight Creative Energy and Economic Anxiety

London showcases three exhibitions celebrating the 1980s style culture, highlighting key figures like Kate Moss and Jean Paul Gaultier, and exploring the DIY ethos and creative energy of the era, revealing a yearning for a less economically constrained creative landscape.

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36% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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1980s Chilean Socialist Renewal: A Reassessment

In the 1980s, exiled Chilean socialists launched a renewal movement involving self-criticism, a shift from Marxism to representative democracy, and collaboration with Chilean academics; this significantly influenced Chile's transition from dictatorship to democracy under Pinochet.

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Warhol's Rejected Trump Tower Painting Sells for $952,500

A painting of Trump Tower by Andy Warhol, originally rejected by Donald Trump, recently sold at auction for a substantial sum, sparking speculation about the buyer's motives.

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