Shocking Report Reveals the Pentagon’s Addiction to Fraudulent Contractors Shocking Report Reveals the Pentagon’s Addiction to Fraudulent Contractors
A new report shows the Pentagon just can’t quit fraudulent defense contractors.
Oct 20, 2011 / George Zornick
In the Recent Free Trade Deals, What About Colombian Workers? In the Recent Free Trade Deals, What About Colombian Workers?
Promises made during the recent debate over a free trade deal with Colombia aren’t likely to be kept.
Oct 14, 2011 / George Zornick
Is Obama Pulling Out the Rug on Defense Cuts? Is Obama Pulling Out the Rug on Defense Cuts?
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told Congress yesterday that President Obama opposes any further reductions in defense spending.
Oct 14, 2011 / George Zornick
Senator Ben Nelson Opens the Secret Money Door Wider Senator Ben Nelson Opens the Secret Money Door Wider
Seemingly innocuous political advertisements running in Nebraska may dramatically change the campaign finance landscape.
Oct 13, 2011 / George Zornick
The Kochs and Cancer in a Small Town The Kochs and Cancer in a Small Town
A new documentary shows how a plant owned by Georgia Pacific has had some disastrous consquences for nearby residents.
Oct 12, 2011 / George Zornick
RIP, American Jobs Act RIP, American Jobs Act
Republicans successfully killed the American Jobs Act in the Senate—and the unemployed shouldn’t expect help anytime soon.
Oct 12, 2011 / George Zornick
American Dream Movement Demands ‘Jobs Not Cuts’ on Capitol Hill American Dream Movement Demands ‘Jobs Not Cuts’ on Capitol Hill
The Congressional Progressive Caucus and the American Dream movement demanded more help for the unemployed at a raucous Washington rally.
Oct 5, 2011 / George Zornick
Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now
Representative Barney Frank had strong words for his colleagues on the supercommittee at Take Back America 2011 this morning.
Oct 4, 2011 / George Zornick
Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream
To build a political movement you need active grassroots--and good candidates.
Oct 3, 2011 / George Zornick
Can the Left Help Take Back the American Dream? Can the Left Help Take Back the American Dream?
The Take Back the American Dream conference in Washington this week aims to turn grassroots energy into political action.
Oct 3, 2011 / George Zornick