Let’s Talk About George H.W. Bush’s Role in the Iran-Contra Scandal
Hagiographies of the late president neglect his role in a secret war in Nicaragua and illegal weapons sales to Iran for the release of hostages.
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Les Moonves Might Lose His Severance, but Don't Let the Corporate Culture That Enabled Him Off the Hook
After over a year of #MeToo stories pouring forth, it seems obvious that more than a few bad apples need removing — an entire orchard should be cleared.
Here's a Better Name for No Labels: Republicans
Far from remaining aloof from politics, No Labels has been swooping down into the fray in recent years on behalf of Republicans and conservative Democrats.
Addiction, Depression, and the Opioid Epidemic: What Are They Telling Us? A Discussion With Johann Hari
Disturbing trends in these areas reveal crucial signals — warning signs — that explain many of the most consequential political changes.
The Ignored Legacy of George H.W. Bush: War Crimes, Racism, and Obstruction of Justice
Hagiographies neglect to mention that Bush's presidency included a racist drug war, the Willie Horton ad, and massive civilian deaths in Iraq.
I Quit Google Over Its Censored Chinese Search Engine. The Company Needs to Clarify Its Position on Human Rights.
I worked as a research scientist at Google when Dragonfly was revealed and resigned in protest after a month of internally fighting for clarification.
As the Mueller Probe Heats Up, Donald Trump’s Lies Are Giving Way to the Truth
Michael Cohen’s latest guilty plea is just one of many Russia-related problems facing Trump.
CNN Submits to Right-Wing Outrage Mob, Fires Marc Lamont Hill Due to His “Offensive” Defense of Palestinians at the U.N.
Those who demand that adults be shielded from “offensive” and “traumatic” viewpoints are as craven and toxic as they are authoritarian.
It Is Possible Paul Manafort Visited Julian Assange. If True, There Should Be Ample Video and Other Evidence Showing This.
The reasons to treat The Guardian's blockbuster, viral story with great skepticism are as numerous as they are obvious.
Photos of Children Being Teargassed Stoke Outrage — While Playing into Trump’s Manufactured Border Crisis
Tear gas is a tool of repression — but it also produces the kind of image that feeds Trump’s made-up notion of a border crisis.