The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks
He might be wrong about Benghazi—but Gregory Hicks is still a whistleblower and he shouldn’t be retaliated against.
May 10, 2013 / George Zornick
The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing The Most Compelling Testimony From the Congressional Drone Hearing
Congressional progressives held an important hearing on Capitol Hill this week, urging more transparency from the adminsitration about its drone policy.
May 9, 2013 / George Zornick
The GOP’s New Outreach to Women: It’s a Trap The GOP’s New Outreach to Women: It’s a Trap
The Republicans’ new push to win over women voters is just as craven as you think it is.
May 7, 2013 / George Zornick
Obama Names New FHFA Director Obama Names New FHFA Director
Obama has taken a good first step to bring relief to underwater homeowners—but there’s more he can do.
May 1, 2013 / George Zornick
Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion
Why won't the EPA regulate ammonium nitrate? Barbara Boxer wants to know.
Apr 30, 2013 / George Zornick
House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts
Last year's farm bill stalled because the GOP proposed deep food stamp cuts—and now they want even more.
Apr 29, 2013 / George Zornick
Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing Live Updates on the Boston Marathon Bombing
A rapidly evolving, violent situation has unfolded across the Boston metro area over the past twelve hours—we’re live-blogging the developments here.
Apr 19, 2013 / George Zornick and Annie Shields
Shame on the Senate: Gun Control Is Dead, For Now Shame on the Senate: Gun Control Is Dead, For Now
A proposal backed by 90 percent of the American people and a majority of Senators won't become law. Why?
Apr 17, 2013 / George Zornick
Gun Control Package Nears the Tipping Point Gun Control Package Nears the Tipping Point
Changes in language and poison pill amendments could throw gun control off the tracks.
Apr 16, 2013 / George Zornick
Why Obama’s Chained-CPI ‘Protections’ Aren’t Good Enough Why Obama’s Chained-CPI ‘Protections’ Aren’t Good Enough
Obama proposes making bad benefit cuts slightly less bad.
Apr 15, 2013 / George Zornick