Senators to Obama: Stop Censoring the Torture Report Senators to Obama: Stop Censoring the Torture Report
Lawmakers say the CIA redacted “key facts” from a long-awaited investigation into the agency’s cruel interrogation tactics.
Aug 6, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Should the Left Stop Complaining About the Iraq War Hawks’ Return to the Media? Should the Left Stop Complaining About the Iraq War Hawks’ Return to the Media?
Jonathan Chait thinks so.
Jun 24, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq
McConnell finds himself in another tight re-election race with his career on the line, and another crisis in Iraq.
Dick Cheney Goes All Teddy Roosevelt on Obama and Iraq Dick Cheney Goes All Teddy Roosevelt on Obama and Iraq
There is a model for Dick Cheney’s belief that when it comes to being greeted as liberators, second time’s a charm.
Jun 18, 2014 / Back Issues / Richard Kreitner
Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg Lois Lerner’s Missing E-mails Are the Tip of the Iceberg
The federal government is really bad at preserving records—and this has led to many scandals.
Jun 18, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History How Dick Cheney Became the Most Powerful Vice President in History
It was Dick Cheney, more than any other official, who set the terms for the post-9/11 world we all share.
Feb 11, 2014 / Mark Danner
The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional
A presidential commission has proposed steps to make registering and voting easier. But it does not address the crisis of exceptionally low turnout.
Jan 23, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Senate Hearing Recounts the Many Election Season Mishaps of 2012 Senate Hearing Recounts the Many Election Season Mishaps of 2012
Elections administrators gathered for a hearing before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to unpack some of the shenanigans from last month.
Dec 20, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
A Constitutional Case Against Felony Disenfranchisement Laws A Constitutional Case Against Felony Disenfranchisement Laws
Obama's recent court victory on early voting may have carved a legal path for fighting down felony disenfranchisement laws.
Dec 14, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Protecting Torturers, Prosecuting Whistleblowers Protecting Torturers, Prosecuting Whistleblowers
While CIA agents that tortured and killed prisoners go unpunished, whistleblower John Kiriakou faces up to forty-five years in prison.
Sep 11, 2012 / Peter Van Buren