How Bloomberg Blew It in Las Vegas
The former New York mayor fumbled badly in his first debate.
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The FBI Has a Long History of Treating Political Dissent as Terrorism
A new report documents the FBI’s history of violating the civil rights of political dissidents.
The Espionage Axe: Donald Trump and the War Against a Free Press
Freedom of the Press Foundation’s Trevor Timm, organizer Bill Fletcher Jr., and Dr. Krystal Redman are this week’s podcast guests.
Congress and the Press Should Pick Up Where Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Left Off
The anticlimactic end of the Trump-Russia investigation is partly due to decades of bitter political battles over what powers to grant special prosecutors.
The Persistent Influence of Trump’s “Shadow Adviser” Erik Prince
Jeremy Scahill and Matthew Cole discuss the new Erik Prince developments and the security contractor’s role in Trump world.
As Giuliani Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Netanyahu Raises the Specter of “War”
It was supposed to be secret that the Middle East conference in Warsaw was really about confronting Iran, then Giuliani and Netanyahu showed up.
The Best Movie Ever Made About the Truth Behind the Iraq War Is “Official Secrets”
The new movie starring Keira Knightley as a British whistleblower is equally inspiring, demoralizing, hopeful, and enraging.
Saudi Arabia Denies Its Key Role in Climate Change Even as It Prepares for the Worst
Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, remains a principal funder of climate denialism even as it prepares for climate extremes.
Israel Hated American Ban on Sharing Intel for Assassinations, So U.S. Made New Rules
Israeli military officials privately pressed for an exemption to intelligence restrictions during a 2006 war with Hezbollah.
Debate Special: The One Where Everyone Attacks Bernie Sanders
In South Carolina, everyone had their sights set on the newly minted frontrunner.