Bruce Shapiro

Contributing Editor

Bruce Shapiro, a contributing editor to The Nation, is executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma.

Heathrow passenger information board

What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban? What’s Behind Trump’s Bogus, Corrupt, Dangerous Travel Ban?

As always with this president, there is a layer of toxic ideological motivation—that will cost American lives.

Mar 12, 2020 / no-paywall / Bruce Shapiro

Julian Assange

Trump’s Charges Against Julian Assange Would Effectively Criminalize Investigative Journalism Trump’s Charges Against Julian Assange Would Effectively Criminalize Investigative Journalism

Ever since the Pentagon Papers case, an Espionage Act loophole has been waiting for a president thuggish enough to make use of it.

May 31, 2019 / Bruce Shapiro

Mueller walks through halls of capitol building

The Mueller Report Is a Road Map for Congressional Investigation The Mueller Report Is a Road Map for Congressional Investigation

We now know that Mueller’s team concluded that many of the president’s actions could satisfy ordinary legal standards for obstruction of justice.

Apr 19, 2019 / Bruce Shapiro

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Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press

The indictment, charging him with hacking one password, may seem like good news; in fact, it’s an attack on investigative journalism.

Apr 11, 2019 / Editorial / Bruce Shapiro

Julian Assange

The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom

If the First Amendment means anything, it is the right to obtain public-interest information from impure, indeed hopelessly tainted, sources.

Nov 20, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim

Long before the recent charges against him, we already had evidence of Kavanaugh’s disturbing lack of empathy for rape victims.

Sep 27, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Manafort-Cohen Split

Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point Why the Manafort and Cohen Convictions Are a Historic Turning Point

If a pro-Trump juror can send Paul Manafort to jail, it’s a safe bet that other Trump voters will sooner or later follow the evidence too.

Aug 24, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Brett Kavanaugh with Ted Cruz

Keeping Kavanaugh off the Supreme Court Keeping Kavanaugh off the Supreme Court

Senate confirmation of Trump’s pick is not a done deal, and a quick look at the judge’s influences tells you why it shouldn’t be.

Jul 18, 2018 / Editorial / Bruce Shapiro

Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It

Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It Don’t Delete Facebook, Regulate It

It should be treated like any other vital utility.

Mar 22, 2018 / Editorial / Bruce Shapiro

Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre

Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre

At least during Watergate officials inside the administration refused to collude with Nixon’s orders.

May 10, 2017 / Bruce Shapiro

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