Daily Archives: September 12, 2025

White Paper: Chiapas and Mexico: Annexation, Disillusion, and Regret

Abstract The annexation of Chiapas to Mexico in 1824 is often portrayed as a voluntary act of self-determination by a province seeking stability in the turbulent years following the collapse of Spanish rule in Central America. Yet the historical record … Continue reading

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White Paper: The Logistics of Jeffrey Epstein’s Operations — And How Ordinary Companies Became Part of the Machinery

Executive Summary Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal enterprise functioned like a mid-sized private family office fused with a high-end hospitality and transportation network. The core enabling factors were (1) physical infrastructure (multiple residences including New York, Palm Beach, New Mexico, and the … Continue reading

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White Paper: Badfinger’s Lost Revenues and the Exploitation of Artist Rights

Executive Summary Badfinger, one of the most promising bands of the early 1970s, achieved international success with hits such as Come and Get It, No Matter What, Day After Day, Baby Blue, and Without You. Despite their chart performance and … Continue reading

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