Hillary’s Story
In 1973, NASA sent astronauts to the Skylab space station. BUT when they stop contact with ground control, many wondered if it was an act of rebellion.

Tina’s Story
John Joe Gray is a self proclaimed sovereign citizen who doesn’t believe in Federal authority. BUT after an arrest, he ends up leading the longest armed standoff in US history.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Astronomy
Was there really a “mutiny” aboard the Skylab space station?--by Doug Adler

BBC
Skylab: The myth of the mutiny in space

NASA
The Real Story of the Skylab 4 “Strike” in Space
Skylab Astronaut Gerald "Jerry" Carr Dies at 88

Smithsonian
Mutiny in Space: Why These Skylab Astronauts Never Flew Again--by Kat Eschner

Space Center Houston
Skylab 4: The Last Mission

Wikipedia
Gerald Carr (astronaut)
Sklab 4

Photos
Skylab 4 Crew - From Left: Carr, Gibson, and Pogue--from Wikimedia Commons via Smithsonian Magazine
Skylab Space Station--from NASA via Astronomy
Pogue (L) and Carr on Skylab--from NASA/Public Domain via Wikipedia

Tina's Story
The Bulletin
The longest standoff in America' almost 15 years--by Manny Fernandez

The Chronicle
Authorities ignore fugitive holed up on Texas land for 11 years--by Steve Campbell

The Daily Mail
Gun-loving patriarch who locked his family away on his ranch for a 15 YEAR standoff with cops is now under investigation AGAIN as it's revealed he hasn't paid taxes in a decade--by Alexandra Klausner

Dallas Observer
Between heaven and hell--by Carlton Stowers
The Tex Files--by Carlton Stowers

Embassy of Heaven
John Joe Gray

Independent
Texas cult stand-off

Palestine Herald-Press
East Texas stalemate persists as suspect avoids police

Southern Poverty Law Center
Famous standoffs between authorities and extremists have lasted up to 81 days. But in Texas, one man is going for a new record

Photos
John Joe Gray Mugshot--Henderson County Sheriff's Office via The Huffington Post
The Gray Family in 2016--screenshot via Fort Worth Star Telegram/YouTube
Sign Posted at Gray Ranch--screenshot via Fort Worth Star Telegram/YouTube

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Hillary’s Story
Earl Butz served as Secretary of Agriculture throughout various administrations. BUT, when a joke he makes goes public, his career is under fire.

Tina’s Story
Christopher Hasson began his military career in 1988 and later served in the US Coast Guard for over 20 years. BUT when his home is raided in 2019, the FBI finds a cache of weapons and letters revealing a dangerous murder plot.

Sources
Hillary's Story
AG Week
Considering the lessons of Earl Butz--by Peter Welte

Farm Futures
A Special Tribute to Earl Butz

Grist
A reflection on the lasting legacy of 1970s USDA Secretary Earl Butz--by Tom Philpott

Listverse
10 Hilariously Stupid American Political Scandals--by Michael Van Duisen

The Los Angeles Times
U.S. Agriculture secretary ousted over racist joke

NBC News
Former USDA chief Earl Butz dies at 98

The New York Times
Earl L. Butz, Secretary Felled by Racial Remark, Is Dead at 98--by Richard Goldstein
Why they love Earl Butz--by James Risser and George Anthan

Wikipedia
Earl Butz

Photos
Earl Butz--from US Department of Agriculture (Public Domain)
Earl Butz at Meeting--from AP via Boston.com

Tina's Story
13 News Now
Ex-Coast Guard officer seeks review of terrorism sentence--by Associated Press

Associated Press
Coast Guard officer-terror suspect sentenced for guns, drugs--by Michael Kunzelman

BuzzFeed
A Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused Of Planning A Terrorist Attack Won't Be Charged With Terrorism--by Claudia Koerner

Capradio
Coast Guard Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges In Alleged Terrorism Plot--By Richard Gonzales

CBS News
Coast Guard officer accused of drafting hit list of politicians and media figures sentenced to more than 13 years in prison--by Victoria Albert and Clare Hymes

The Intercept
The Department of Justice Loves Publicizing Arrests of Alleged Terrorists — but Not the White Nationalist Coast Guard Officer--by Murtaza Hussain

Navy Times
Coast Guard officer accused of terror plot asks for leniency--By Michael Kunzelman
Sentence upheld for former Coast Guard officer tied to terror plot--By Michael Kunzelman

NewsOne
The Coast Guard Terrorist Has Already Stopped Getting Major Media Attention--by Nigel Roberts

The New York Times
Coast Guard Officer Called a ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges--by Christine Hauser
Coast Guard Officer Plotted to Kill Democrats and Journalists, Prosecutors Say--by Dave Philipps
Former Coast Guard Officer Accused of Plotting Terrorism Is Sentenced to 13 Years--by Michael Levenson

NPR WLRN
Arrested Coast Guard Officer Allegedly Planned Attack 'On A Scale Rarely Seen'--by Greg Myre and Vanessa Romo
Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Planning A Mass Attack Pleads Guilty In Federal Court--by Paolo Zialcita

Patch
Northwest Ethnostate Part Of Coast Guard Officer's Terror Plot--by Neal McNamara

Southern Poverty Law Center
Feds: Coast Guard Lieutenant Has Neo-Nazi Ties, Had Hit List of Targets--by Brett Barrouquere and Heidi Beirich

Think Progress
This neo-Nazi helped radicalize Coast Guard officer Chris Hasson. Amazon is still selling his books.--by Luke Barnes

Time
The Military Is Cracking Down on Immigrant Recruits. But Advocates Say It's Ignoring a White Nationalism Problem--by Abigail Abrams

US Department of Justice
Christopher Hasson Facing Federal Indictment for Illegal Possession of Silencers, Possession of Firearms by a Drug Addict and Unlawful User, and Possession of a Controlled Substance

Wikipedia
Christopher Paul Hasson

Photos
Christopher Hasson--via US Attorney's Office (Public Domain)
Hasson Weapons Cache--from US District Court via Navy Times
Hasson Hit List--via US Attorney's Office via Heavy

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Tina’s Story
Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds.

Hillary’s Story
Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.

Sources
Tina's Story
FBI-US Attorney's Office
Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Fox 9
Discover Stillwater
About Stillwater

Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud

The Gazette
Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS--By Alicia Lebens

Historic Bridges
A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel

Home Town Source
Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election

Kare 11
Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'

Linked In
Ken Harycki

MPR News]
Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud--by Kia Farhang
Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy--by Riham Feshir

Patch
Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition--by Shawn Hogendorf

Pioneer Press
Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city--by Mary Divine
Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’--by Mary Divine
Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS--by Mary Divine

Press Pubs
Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early--by Michelle Miron

Star Tribune
Brothers tied to former Stillwater mayor plead guilty to tax crimes in federal court--by Kevin Giles
Embattled Stillwater mayor won't run for re-election--by Kevin Giles
Former Stillwater mayor charged in fraud scheme--by Paul McEnroe and Kevin Giles

UPI
Mayor wants to change name of Stillwater Log Jam because of Urban Dictionary definition--by Evan Bleier

US Department of Justice
Former Mayor Of Stillwater Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Photos
Mayor Harycki--via Pioneer Press
FBI Raid of Harycki's Office--by Mekenna Ewan via Star Tribune

Hillary's Story
Biography
Muhammad Ali

History
Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction

Los Angeles Times
Muhammed Ali defied the draft--and polarized the nation--49 years ago today

The New York Times
Clay Refuses Army Oath; Stripped of Boxing Crown--By ROBERT LIPSYTE

PBS
Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

Rolling Stone
Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America--by Mike Rubin

Sports Illustrated
This Day in Sports History: Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into Army, Stripped of Title--by ELIZABETH SWINTON

Wall Street Journal
The Truth About Muhammad Ali and the Draft

The Washington Post
'Shoot them for what?' How Muhammad Ali won his greatest fight

Wikipedia
Clay v. United States
Muhammed Ali

YouTube
Ali on British fans, Frazier rematch & more! An Audience With Muhammad Ali--by ITV Sport

Zinn Education Project
June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali Convicted for Refusing the Vietnam Draft

Photos
Muhammad Ali--via Biography
Ali leaving the Army office after refusal--from Associated Press via The Houston Chronicle
Muhammed Ali and Black athletes--by Tony Tomsic via USA Today

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