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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban can’t stop talking about President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine. He appears to have adopted a "wag the dog" strategy to hold onto power by instilling popular fear.

[Ed. Note: This article is part of an experimental DBAN feature based on a mailing by a DB alumni colleague.

The press is under assault from authoritarian regimes and interests around the world. Our intent with this Free Press section is to call out the repressive regimes and report the journalists' stories with links to the sources.

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We fondly commemorate friends who have gone ahead to scout the way.
Basketball's Bill Walton '74 Dead at 71
Bill Walton of the Bruins and the Portland Trailblazers has died. He led the Bruins to two national championships and... Continues...
Dave McNary, Beloved Longtime Variety Film Reporter, Dies at 69
Larry May reports: "I trust all are healthy and safe during this holiday weekend. John Sandbrook passed along the below... Continues...
Belated Obit, Buddy Epstein
Buddy H. Epstein passed away June 4, 2013, after a wonderful life of 64 years. Anyone who went to Hamilton High or UCLA... Continues...
 

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