Lobbying for Autocrats Lobbying for Autocrats
A senator and congressman argue that free trade is the best way to improve US relations with Russia and Georgia. What's in it for us?
Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger Das Boot: The Unsinkable Warmonger
After the way they goaded us into an epic military disaster, why do media warmongers still have jobs?
Editorial Malpractice Editorial Malpractice
Deconstructing Russia coverage on the Washington Post editorial page.
The Summers Conundrum The Summers Conundrum
In light of all of the corruption and cronyism that have marked the career of Lawrence Summers, why is Obama considering him for treasury secretary?
The Cold War That Wasn’t The Cold War That Wasn’t
Deconstructing the New York Times fairy tale about how nasty Russia invaded innocent Georgia.
The Palin Fix The Palin Fix
There's only one explanation for the pundits who declared Sarah Palin finessed Thursday's debate: A nation of losers sorely needed a redemption narrative.
McCain’s Kremlin Ties McCain’s Kremlin Ties
He may talk tough about Russia, but John McCain’s political advisers have advanced Putin’s imperial ambitions.
Oct 1, 2008 / Feature / Mark Ames and Ari Berman
Bankrupt AIG Underwrote McCain’s ‘Reform Institute’ Bankrupt AIG Underwrote McCain’s ‘Reform Institute’
John McCain is making a big show of criticizing the government "bailout" of insurance giant AIG. But it turns out that AIG is one of the largest donors to his pet think-tank.
Apocalypse Palin Apocalypse Palin
McCain's running mate says she's ready to launch World War III, but on whose behalf?
The McCain-Follieri Love Boat The McCain-Follieri Love Boat
What are we to make of a straight-talking maverick who spends his 70th birthday on the yacht of an A-list con man?
Sep 11, 2008 / Feature / Ari Berman and Mark Ames