Even Nixon Didn’t Go As Far as Trump Even Nixon Didn’t Go As Far as Trump
I served on the House Judiciary Committee during Watergate. What Nixon tried to do in secret pales in comparison to what Trump does in the open.
Jul 15, 2020 / Elizabeth Holtzman
Trump Messes with the Russia Investigation at His Own Peril Trump Messes with the Russia Investigation at His Own Peril
Whatever tricks Trump may use to remove Robert Mueller, they will not automatically shield him from accountability.
Aug 14, 2017 / Elizabeth Holtzman
The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor
Just as in Watergate, Comey’s firing requires political courage from members of Congress.
May 16, 2017 / Elizabeth Holtzman
President Obama Can Help Prevent Torture From Making a Comeback President Obama Can Help Prevent Torture From Making a Comeback
We need to know the whole truth about the Bush administration’s torture program.
Dec 8, 2016 / Elizabeth Holtzman
The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve The US Has Its Own Refugee Crisis—One We Created, and Now Must Solve
We know how to help children fleeing violence in Central America. Instead, we’re raiding communities and deporting families.
Feb 11, 2016 / Editorial / Elizabeth Holtzman
I Voted To Impeach Richard Nixon: Here’s What Watergate Means Today I Voted To Impeach Richard Nixon: Here’s What Watergate Means Today
Neither Congress nor the courts have taken the example to heart and stood firmly against presidential crimes or serious misconduct.
Aug 7, 2014 / From the Archive / Elizabeth Holtzman
Statutes of Limitations Are Expiring on Some Bush Crimes Statutes of Limitations Are Expiring on Some Bush Crimes
Bush lied. People died. Will anyone be prosecuted?
Mar 20, 2013 / Elizabeth Holtzman
Holding Bush Accountable Holding Bush Accountable
Obama cannot let former Bush administration officials get away with breaking the law without violating his own oath of office.
Jan 15, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman
Impeach Bush Now Impeach Bush Now
If we don't act now, future generations will see that a weapon intended to defend the rule of law grew rusty and unusable on our watch.
Jul 2, 2008 / Editorial / Elizabeth Holtzman
Impeachment: The Case in Favor Impeachment: The Case in Favor
Between Iraq, Katrina and wiretapping, the case for removing Bush is overwhelming.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman