Robert Scheer

Contributing Editor

Robert Scheer, a contributing editor to The Nation, is editor of Truthdig.com and author of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street (Nation Books), The Pornography of Power: How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America (Twelve) and Playing President (Akashic Books). He is author, with Christopher Scheer and Lakshmi Chaudhry, of The Five Biggest Lies Bush Told Us About Iraq (Akashic Books and Seven Stories Press.) His weekly column, distributed by Creators Syndicate, appears in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Senate Republicans Take a Stand Against the Public Interest

Senate Republicans Take a Stand Against the Public Interest Senate Republicans Take a Stand Against the Public Interest

Why did war hero Chuck Hagel get blocked, while Wall Street crony Jack Lew sailed through?

Feb 15, 2013 / Robert Scheer

America’s Global Torture Network America’s Global Torture Network

A new Open Society Foundations report details just how far down the river we've sold this country's democratic values in our overreaching response to terror.

Feb 8, 2013 / Robert Scheer

It’s Good to Be Goldman

It’s Good to Be Goldman It’s Good to Be Goldman

Those responsible for the crisis continue to be rewarded, as Timothy Geithner’s Treasury Department approves tens of millions of dollars in bonuses for Goldman Sachs executiv...

Feb 1, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Another Word For Propaganda: On ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Another Word For Propaganda: On ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Another Word For Propaganda: On ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Why aren’t film director Kathryn Bigelow’s claimed government sources, including employees of the CIA, in jail like Bradley Manning?

Jan 18, 2013 / Robert Scheer

The Inconvenient Truth About Jack Lew The Inconvenient Truth About Jack Lew

The track record of Obama's Treasury secretary nominee shows his financial incompetence and support for radical deregulation, leaving little hope that he will reign in Wall Str...

Jan 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Cerberus Collected Ex-Government Opportunists

Cerberus Collected Ex-Government Opportunists Cerberus Collected Ex-Government Opportunists

In mythology, Cerberus is the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. How perfect a name for a company whose leaders have sold their souls.

Dec 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Clinton and Gramm: Crony Capitalism’s Power Couple

Clinton and Gramm: Crony Capitalism’s Power Couple Clinton and Gramm: Crony Capitalism’s Power Couple

Former senator Phil Gramm helped pass laws that let the banks go wild, yet he’s stayed silent on UBS’s crimes.

Dec 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning

The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning

News organizations thrilled to exploit the information Manning uncovered are deeply afraid of being associated with the brave whistle-blower himself.

Dec 14, 2012 / Robert Scheer

A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes

A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes

Reports say Sallie Krawcheck is a leading condender for SEC chairman, but her résumé should raise a red flag.

Dec 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The Land of Milk and Honey Once More

The Land of Milk and Honey Once More The Land of Milk and Honey Once More

The shifting demographics of California are producing an American electoral majority that is more progressive.

Nov 16, 2012 / Robert Scheer

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