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NBC and McCaffrey's coordinated responses to the NYT story NBC and McCaffrey's coordinated responses to the NYT story
Emails obtained between NBC executives and the retired General further underscore NBC's gross indifference to journalistic ethics.
Glenn Greenwald Dec 1, 2008
The ongoing disgrace of NBC News and Brian Williams The ongoing disgrace of NBC News and Brian Williams
Another story from the NYT further exposes the corruption of NBC's reliance on Gen. Barry McCaffrey as an "independent military analyst."
Glenn Greenwald Nov 30, 2008
The Dangers of Revisionism: Tom Friedman tries to hide his "very big stick" The Dangers of Revisionism: Tom Friedman tries to hide his "very big stick"
Re-writing the history of the Iraq War threatens to suppress the vital lessons that should be learned from it.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 30, 2008
Guns and bombs in booming India Guns and bombs in booming India
Amid calls for a fierce crackdown on "potential terrorists," Indians strive to define the Mumbai attackers as "the other."
By Sandip Roy Nov 29, 2008
In Barack we trust? In Barack we trust?
Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone.
By David Sirota Nov 29, 2008
Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned
The Times' Editorial Page blames the Bush administration for "blessing" the military coup against Hugo Chavez without mentioning that it did the same. Why does that matter?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 28, 2008
How the media talks about torture and the rule of law How the media talks about torture and the rule of law
By adopting the Bush administration's Orwellian euphemism, journalists helpfully justify even the most unjustified -- and illegal -- acts.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 26, 2008
Joe Klein's extreme revisionism Joe Klein's extreme revisionism
The journalist who, in 2003, gushed that Mission Accomplished was "the coolest presidential image since Bill Pullman played the jet fighter pilot in the movie 'Independence Day'" tries to re-write his past.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 26, 2008
Detroit isn't dead yet Detroit isn't dead yet
As Washington clashes over a Big Three bailout, it's ignoring the best cure to the automakers' ills: Universal healthcare.
By Edward McClelland Nov 26, 2008
How I cope with the economic turndown How I cope with the economic turndown
With column revenues down, I must make some hard choices. I will now spend 15 minutes writing these 750 words. Thank you for your patience.
By Garrison Keillor Nov 26, 2008
Exceptional news: John Brennan won't be CIA Director or DNI Exceptional news: John Brennan won't be CIA Director or DNI
Obama's top intelligence adviser removes himself from consideration for a top post, citing the "firestorm in liberal blogs" over his support for Bush's detention and interrogation policies.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 25, 2008
Widespread praise for Obama's new economic team Widespread praise for Obama's new economic team
Is the intensely positive reaction to the new Treasury Secretary and other key economic aides rational and healthy?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 25, 2008
Why Obama should end the "war on terror" Why Obama should end the "war on terror"
Bush's infantile response to 9/11 has harmed our national interests for too long. It's time to declare it dead.
By Gary Kamiya Nov 25, 2008
Ideology vs. pragmatism: Is one more important than the other? Ideology vs. pragmatism: Is one more important than the other?
The eagerness to eliminate "ideology" and venerate "pragmatism" in politics is understandable, but it's neither possible nor desirable.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 24, 2008
Progressive complaints about Obama's appointments Progressive complaints about Obama's appointments
The new President's positioning in the center-right of the Democratic Party isn't surprising. It's what he repeatedly made clear he intended to do.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 23, 2008
The "integrity" of Andy McCarthy and National Review The "integrity" of Andy McCarthy and National Review
The magazine's "legal expert" writes a flagrantly inaccurate claim, and he and his Editor refuse to correct it when notified
Glenn Greenwald Nov 23, 2008
Get over it, Clinton haters Get over it, Clinton haters
Obama's choice of rival Hillary Clinton for secretary of state shows his political wisdom. And the vetting suggests the Clintons -- surprise! -- have little to hide.
By Joe Conason Nov 22, 2008
Tuning out the brain-dead megaphone Tuning out the brain-dead megaphone
Pundits claim we're a center-right nation -- but polls show voters elected Obama to enact his progressive agenda.
By David Sirota Nov 22, 2008
Is it OK to be liberal again, instead of progressive? Is it OK to be liberal again, instead of progressive?
Come out of the closet, liberals. Stop using the fashionable euphemism "progressive" and relaunch the old, tarnished L-word.
By Michael Lind Nov 21, 2008
Rescue schools and hospitals first, then build light rail Rescue schools and hospitals first, then build light rail
New infrastructure will become so many bridges to nowhere unless Obama saves human-needs budgets and public-sector jobs.
By Mike Davis Nov 21, 2008
The list of the governments that have persecuted journalists The list of the governments that have persecuted journalists
The Washington Post hails those reporters who face grave danger from the Taliban and the governments of Cuba, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the U.S.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 21, 2008
Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo
If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt.
Glenn Greenwald Nov 20, 2008
An unpardonable use of power An unpardonable use of power
If President Bush cares about his place in history, he should think twice before issuing pardons that call his judgment, and the integrity of the rule of law, into question.
By Sen. Russ Feingold Nov 20, 2008
Salon Radio: Scott Horton on war crimes prosecutions Salon Radio: Scott Horton on war crimes prosecutions
Should Bush officials be prosecuted for their torture programs, and how could this be done?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 19, 2008
Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder Preliminary facts and thoughts about Eric Holder
Is Obama's likely nominee for Attorney General an encouraging sign for advocates of the Constitution and the rule of law?
Glenn Greenwald Nov 19, 2008
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