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Author: Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis

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Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis

I am a historian who examines the intersection of American politics and culture. My work examines not only the realities of politics and policymaking, but also the ways that Americans interpret and imagine the political world around them. Much of that focuses on the Presidency in politics, policymaking, and culture. My work in this area extends from the Founding Fathers through the current day. In addition to my research in these fields, I teach courses on the American political system in general and the American Presidency in particular. I have written periodic op-ed pieces for various media outlets, and have served as an expert for print, radio, and TV journalists.

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Hunter Biden Is the Latest Presidential Child to Stain a White House Reputation − but Others Have Shined It up

by Peter Kastor, Washington University in St. Louis September 15, 2023

Presidential Children Have Reflected How Americans Think About Age and Gender, Parenting and Politics. Hunter Biden, the surviving son of President Joe Biden, w... Read more.

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The Avoidable Debt Ceiling Debate

Federal Land Giveaways Again OK’d by House GOP

The Chip Subsidy Wars Heat Up

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Cluster Bombs: Here’s the Core Basics On the Issue

GOP Obsession: War on Mexico

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Dumping Japan’s Nuclear Waste

3 Smart Ways to Lower Gasoline Prices And Still Punish Putin

Increasing U.S. Oil Production During Ukraine Invasion

Preventing Power Failures That Kill Hundreds of Americans

Israel-Hamas War Puts China’s Strategy of ‘Balanced Diplomacy’ in the Middle East At Risk

Cycle of Disgust

Resetting the Ukraine Debate

Putin’s Regime ‘Is Over,’ Says Analyst, And ‘Something New Is Starting In Russia’

EPA Announces First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Pollution

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Great News on Healthcare Costs

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Trump Trial Reveals Details About How the Former President Thinks About, and Exploits, The Media

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Trump’s Immunity Arguments at Supreme Court Highlight Dangers − While Prosecutors Stress Larger Danger of Removing Legal Accountability

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Integrating Inclusive Practices into Training

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Hunter Biden Is the Latest Presidential Child to Stain a White House Reputation − but Others Have Shined It up