David Corn

is Mother Jones' Washington bureau chief. Until 2007, he was Washington editor of The Nation.

Enron and the Bushes Enron and the Bushes

When George W. Bush was first running for governor of Texas, Washington editor David Corn took a look at Bush family activities on behalf of Enron in Argentina--itself now suffer...

Jan 17, 2002 / Editorial / David Corn

More Bush Poor Picks More Bush Poor Picks

When Washington gets back to business, there will be squawking over presidential appointments. Before the Christmas recess, GOPers were charging Senate majority leader Tom Daschl...

Jan 10, 2002 / Editorial / David Corn and Emily Weintraub

Dems Pray for DeLay Dems Pray for DeLay

Republican majority leader Dick Armey announced that he will retire from Congress, and Democrats are hoping that Tom DeLay will replace him.  

Dec 20, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Up Against Ashcroft Up Against Ashcroft

Civil liberties get short shrift in this perilous time of antiterrorism measures.

Dec 12, 2001 / Feature / David Corn

Gore’s Supreme Challenge Gore’s Supreme Challenge

If I had been so bold as to have wagered that Al Gore would succeed in the latest Supreme Court round, I would have quickly called my bookie this morning after breakfasting in the...

Dec 11, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Ashcroft Skates Ashcroft Skates

Cowed Democrats fail to confront Ashcroft's civil liberties violations.

Dec 6, 2001 / Feature / David Corn

Crispy Supreme Arguments Crispy Supreme Arguments

In Gore Vidal's novel of post-World War I Washington, Hollywood, the toughest ticket in town is a pass to the Senate debate on the League of Nations treaty.

Dec 1, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Bush and the Butterflies Bush and the Butterflies

The contested presidential election is hard to sort out, but news outlets still try to proclaim unfounded 'facts.'

Nov 15, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Their Spy in the Sky Their Spy in the Sky

The Pentagon's exclusive contract with a satellite imagery company will limit what the public can see.

Nov 8, 2001 / Editorial / David Corn

Ridge on the Ledge Ridge on the Ledge

Will the Homeland Security chief be an effective overseer or another spinner?

Nov 1, 2001 / Feature / David Corn

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