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Former President George W. Bush walks past President Donald Trump to speak during the state funeral for his father, George H.W. Bush, at the National Cathedral on December 5th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Social Justice

Why Do We Speak Ill of the Dead?

For people who exercise great power, accountability after death is a small price to pay.

Hanif Abdurraqib

Former President George H.W. Bush shakes hands as he departs from the East Room of the White House following the official portrait unveiling of his son, former President George W. Bush, on May 31st, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Social Justice

How George H.W. Bush Proved Himself to the Disability Rights Community

The ADA stands as one of Bush's greatest legacies. He didn't do it alone.

David M. Perry

The Lincoln catafalque is protected by a plastic cover as preparations for the arrival of the body of former United States President George H.W. Bush continue at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on December 3rd, 2018, in Washington, D.C. A World War II combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice president, and 41st president of the U.S. A state funeral for Bush will be held in Washington over the next three days, beginning with him lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning.

Viewfinder: The Rotunda Awaits George H.W. Bush

A World War II combat veteran, Bush served as a member of Congress from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice president, and 41st president of the United States.

Pacific Standard Staff

George H.W. Bush wades through the crowd on November 8th, 1988, following his acceptance speech at the Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas.

News in Brief

Dissecting George H.W. Bush’s Unusual Electoral Record

The elder Bush won an election that was hard to win, and lost one that was hard to lose. How does this happen?

Seth Masket

News in Brief

Dissecting George H.W. Bush’s Non-Apology

The 41st president attempted to frame a groping allegation as a lighthearted misunderstanding exacerbated by the stodgy humor of an aging man.

Morgan Baskin