The Sword Drops on Food Stamps The Sword Drops on Food Stamps
The Senate passed a bill that cuts benefits for low-income Americans and will cost over 56,000 jobs.
Jun 11, 2013 / George Zornick
Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War? Remember When NSA Surveillance Was Used to Help Launch the Iraq War?
The NSA illegally monitored United Nations diplomats and weapons inspectors in an effort to get the Iraq War approved.
Jun 11, 2013 / George Zornick
Immigration Reform Gets Real: What to Look For Immigration Reform Gets Real: What to Look For
A crucial push-and-pull will occur in the Senate this week that will determine citizenship for millions of immigrants.
Jun 10, 2013 / George Zornick
Congress, White House on NSA Spying: Nothing to See Here Congress, White House on NSA Spying: Nothing to See Here
The NSA spying is legal--and that’s the real scandal.
Jun 6, 2013 / George Zornick
Senate, Military Brass Clash on Handling Sexual Assault Senate, Military Brass Clash on Handling Sexual Assault
Military brass did a bad job convincing people they are serious about preventing sexual assault.
Jun 5, 2013 / George Zornick
Two Crucial Questions for James Comey Two Crucial Questions for James Comey
On government surveillance and Wall Street accountability, the nominee for FBI director has a lot to answer for.
May 30, 2013 / George Zornick
Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control Massachusetts Senate Race Turns to Gun Control
The GOP candidate in Massachusetts hasn’t been able to defend his anti-gun control position.
May 22, 2013 / George Zornick
Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma Budget Cuts Endanger Agency That Saved Countless Lives in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service saved thousands of lives in Oklahoma--so why are we cutting its budget?
May 21, 2013 / George Zornick
Congress Is Ready to Fight Over Deep Food Stamp Cuts Congress Is Ready to Fight Over Deep Food Stamp Cuts
The GOP proposes steep reductions to the federal food stamp program—and that might blow up the entire farm bill.
May 16, 2013 / George Zornick
A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War A National Commission to Heal ‘Psychic’ Wounds of War
The country isn’t dealing with the burden it placed on post-September 11 veterans—and some members of Congress want to start the conversation.
May 14, 2013 / George Zornick