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Debut of Salon Radio with Glenn Greenwald: An interview with Dan Ellsberg
We speak with the hero of the Pentagon Papers case about that controversy and what lessons can be drawn for our current political climate.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 25, 2008
McCain's embarrassing assertions on the Iraq surge
Even military leaders involved in last year's troop escalation agree that the prospect of U.S. withdrawal is the main reason violence has ebbed.
By Joe Conason Jul 25, 2008
The parade of "shrill, unserious extremists" on display at today's impeachment hearings
In the Beltway world, those who believe in open government and accountability for lawbreaking by political leaders are demonized and marginalized.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 25, 2008
Who is doing real journalism?
Because the institutions that are designed to check the government have been failing so profoundly, the ACLU and similar groups have been forced to step into that role.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 24, 2008
Obama is saying the wrong things about Afghanistan
He hit the right notes during his swing through Iraq, but his plans for that other war could mean trouble.
By Juan Cole Jul 23, 2008
Little-town blues, melting away
Small gestures of civility in America's busiest city speak of the promise of better times.
By Garrison Keillor Jul 23, 2008
The honorable centrist Joe Lieberman
Even after John McCain was forced to repudiate pastor John Hagee's views as "deeply offensive and indefensible," the Connecticut senator will share a stage with Hagee and speak to his group.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 22, 2008
Roman holiday
The Eternal City is too vast and ancient to grasp, and the harder you try, the more it slips away. So you have to dream your way into it.
By Gary Kamiya Jul 22, 2008
Leaders of the free world
A formal report from the House of Commons concludes that it "can no longer rely on assurances from a U.S. administration that purports to uphold the civil and political standards of behavior."
Glenn Greenwald Jul 21, 2008
McCain campaign adopts Bush's respect for free expression
The Rove operative at the center of Bush's dissent-suppressive advance team is now doing the same for McCain.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 21, 2008
Rendering public opinion irrelevant
How are views that are held by large majorities of Americans on key policy issues rendered forbidden in our political discourse?
Glenn Greenwald Jul 20, 2008
The AT&T Convention in Denver
Corporate sponsorship of the Democratic National Convention produces some lovely products for delegates and media stars
Glenn Greenwald Jul 20, 2008
Political harmony v. the rule of law: an easy choice for the political establishment
The belief that high government officials should be exempt from the rule of law is pervasive across the political class
Glenn Greenwald Jul 19, 2008
Bob Barr endorses Accountability Now/Strange Bedfellows coalition
The widespread agreement between important factions of citizens on the Left and Right illustrates important facts about how our political establishment operates
Glenn Greenwald Jul 18, 2008
The right-wing understanding of Government
A former White House aide and current CEO of Freedom's Watch thinks that the President is the "client" of the Attorney General
Glenn Greenwald Jul 18, 2008
One more good reason to lift the embargo on Cuba
Let's seize the potential of the nation's sugar-based ethanol -- before China beats us to it.
By Joe Conason Jul 18, 2008
Al-Marri and the power to imprison U.S. citizens without charges
Tuesday's ruling by a right-wing appellate court further institutionalizes definitively un-American powers.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 16, 2008
The livin' is easy
In the sweetness of July, nothing seems to matter -- not high gas prices, the dumb New Yorker cover, nor the Fannie and Freddie bailout.
By Garrison Keillor Jul 16, 2008
Tom Friedman doesn't understand why America is unpopular in the world
The same foreign policy expert who justified the attack on Iraq with "Suck. On. This" scornfully dismisses worldwide discontent with the U.S.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 16, 2008
The motivation for blocking investigations into Bush lawbreaking
Key congressional Democrats were aware and tacitly supportive of Bush's illegal interrogation and surveillance programs, a key motive in why they helped prevent accountability.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 15, 2008
Rush Limbaugh was right
The blogosphere's reaction to the New Yorker cover proves that the Bush era has killed a lot of liberals' sense of humor. And that's not funny.
By Gary Kamiya Jul 15, 2008
Life in the catbird seat for Obama
Democrats have watched leads disappear before, especially when they sub "more of the same" for "change."
By Walter Shapiro Jul 15, 2008
Accountability Now and Strange Bedfellows: The strategy and rationale
A new campaign devoted to civil liberties, core Constitution protections and the rule of law is designed to change the incentive scheme of the Beltway establishment.
Glenn Greenwald Jul 14, 2008
Can you hear me now? Obama's missing 2 percent
By failing to survey cellphone-only voters, pollsters could be undercounting Barack Obama's support by millions of voters.
By Paul Maslin and Jonathan Brown Jul 14, 2008
Torture and the rule of law
Those who have sanctioned or been indifferent to Bush lawbreaking have no grounds to feign outrage over the latest torture revelations
Glenn Greenwald Jul 12, 2008
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