Barbara Koeppel

Barbara Koeppel is an investigative reporter based in Washington, D.C., who writes about socioeconomic, political, labor, foreign policy, criminal justice, and military issues.

Governor Greg Abbott speaking with former President Donald Trump during a June 2021 tour of the US-Mexico border wall.

Exclusive: Texas Governor Greg Abbott Used Covid Aid to Pay for a Border Wall Exclusive: Texas Governor Greg Abbott Used Covid Aid to Pay for a Border Wall

Texas steered $1 billion in federal pandemic dollars to Operation Lone Star, which was used to hire thousands of guards, expand the wall, and bus migrants out of state.

Oct 6, 2022 / Barbara Koeppel

Marjorie Taylor Greene at Trump Rally

The Rise of the Right in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia The Rise of the Right in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia

From the vantage point of Washington, D.C., where masks are the indoor norm, the maskless scene in Georgia’s 14th district seems unreal.

Nov 19, 2021 / Barbara Koeppel

Swedish Preschool

Even Conservatives Support Sweden’s Welfare State. Here’s Why. Even Conservatives Support Sweden’s Welfare State. Here’s Why.

It’s practical and efficient, allowing for a very competitive economy while ensuring a high standard of living.

Feb 19, 2019 / Barbara Koeppel

Rand Paul Gets the Math Wrong on the Minimum Wage

Rand Paul Gets the Math Wrong on the Minimum Wage Rand Paul Gets the Math Wrong on the Minimum Wage

Paul claims that increasing the minimum wage leads to higher unemployment; actual economists disagree.

Feb 10, 2014 / Barbara Koeppel

Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks

Why did the senior State Department representative resign from his Afghanistan post? The full interview.

Dec 17, 2010 / Barbara Koeppel

Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks

Why did the senior State Department representative resign from his Afghanistan post?

Dec 16, 2010 / Feature / Barbara Koeppel

Tea Partyers in Wonderland Tea Partyers in Wonderland

Who really wins out when the government's spending? Often, it's the rich.

Jul 15, 2010 / Barbara Koeppel

Sarah’s Way–or the Highway Sarah’s Way–or the Highway

The idea that Sarah Palin is experienced, ethical and wise would be laughable, if it weren't so alarming.

Sep 17, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Koeppel

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