James Clapper is still lying to America
A smoking gun shows Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is a big liar -- and it's not the first time
Monday, Jul 1, 2013 4:02 PM UTC 89Politics James Clapper, NSA
Politics James Clapper, NSA
Our fire policy makes no sense
We need to cut certain firefighting funding, and stop incentivizing people to rebuild homes in dangerous red zones
Friday, Jun 28, 2013 8:33 PM UTC 21Politics Fire, Firefighters, spending
Obama’s war on journalism
Perhaps most troubling? The president is being aided by a cadre of Benedict Arnolds within the media itself
Friday, Jun 28, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 51Media Glenn Greenwald, Barack Obama
What “Veep” got right about our government
It obliterates mainstream myths by showing the government isn't full of geniuses -- and the public isn't all morons
Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 4:34 PM UTCEntertainment Veep, Television, HBO, Washington
Why shouldn’t David Gregory be charged with a crime?
The NBC host thinks Glenn Greenwald may be a criminal. Here are 10 items to ponder about this gross double standard
Monday, Jun 24, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 254Media david gregory, NBC News
A tale of two presidents: The one we voted for – and Obama
Recent leaks reveal a frightening reality: In fighting terrorism, we have resorted to engaging in terrorism
Friday, Jun 21, 2013 12:32 AM UTC 101All Salon White House, Kill List, Drones
R.I.P. Michael Hastings
Fearless journalist, dead at 33, was a humble truth-teller who challenged power
Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 12:42 AM UTC 79Media BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone
How cash secretly rules surveillance policy
Today's congressional hearing was a joke. The reason: Firms like Booz Allen bankroll and own Congress. Here's how
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 8:40 PM UTC 32Media Media Criticism, NSA
Does the government actually understand the 4th Amendment?
NSA argues that it has "probable cause" to surveil us at all times -- meaning we're all terrorist suspects. What?
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 2:50 PM UTC 79Politics Editor's Picks, NSA, The Guardian
Snowden deserves our sympathy
Government has too many of us convinced that the whistle-blower is somehow worse than the crimes he reports
Friday, Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 136Politics Edward Snowden, Twitter, Reuters
James Clapper must go
His attempts to mislead the nation -- and absurd claims afterward -- should get him fired and prosecuted
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 5:31 PM UTC 135Politics James Clapper, NSA
Put the NSA on trial
With potential perjury by top officials, and new questions about spying, let's stop assuming everything is legal
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 3:48 PM UTC 62Politics Richard Nixon, Barack Obama
Who are the real criminals in NSA case?
Whistle-blower Edward Snowden was simply doing what the government said: "If you see something, say something"
Monday, Jun 10, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 165Politics Edward Snowden, NSA
Stop likening NSA to a private company!
Yes, your credit card and phone companies have access to some personal data. But they have your permission VIDEO
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 11:14 PM UTC 40Media Video, CNN, White House
How powerful elites divide the rest of us
The split between political junkies and everyone else stifles meaningful activism. Here's how to break out of it
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 6:49 PM UTC 12Business activists, Activism, Politics
American exceptionalism is nothing to brag about
The U.S. can't guarantee its citizens healthcare -- but it can execute them without due process
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 75Business American Exceptionalism
General deals major blow to military’s superiority myth
America honors soldiers -- but often bashes other public servants. Now, a general questions that double standard
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 4:05 PM UTC 122Politics U.S. Military, Memorial Day
New data shows school “reformers” are full of it
Poor schools underperform largely because of economic forces, not because teachers have it too easy
Monday, Jun 3, 2013 4:30 PM UTC 301Politics Michelle Rhee, Education
Conservatives support background checks, too!
Washington's latest fact-free myth about the American people: Half the country opposes all forms of gun control
Friday, May 31, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 26Business Gun Control, background checks
Get rid of your cable TV package now!
I was afraid, too. Then I cut the cord, saved a ton and can still watch whatever I want. Here's how to do it
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:05 PM UTC 128Media MSNBC, msnbc_neg, Cable News
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