InvestigationPolitics Return of the Swift Boaters The operatives behind the campaign that smeared John Kerry’s war service have deep pockets – and they’ve given to Republicans from Mike Huckabee to John McCain. Christopher HayesThe NationJanuary 2, 2008
InvestigationBusiness, Immigration, Politics, Technology Investing in Insecurity Along U.S. Borders Private contractor Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is policing America’s borders with sophisticated surveillance equipment – to the tune of $30 billion. Joseph RicheyNational Radio ProjectDecember 19, 2007
InvestigationPolitics Rudy’s Dirty Money Ari Berman uncovers Rudy Giuliani’s million-dollar contract with one of Washington’s most powerful — and sinister — toxic energy lobbying firms. Ari BermanThe NationNovember 29, 2007
InvestigationPolitics Executive Excess on Capitol Hill Closing multibillion dollar tax loopholes for hedge funds is trickier than it should be — especially when Democrats like John Kerry get big donations from financial giants. Charlie Cray & Christopher HayesThe NationNovember 12, 2007
InvestigationPolitics A Whistleblower’s Tale Former Alabama governor Don Siegelman was convicted of bribery and jailed after a politically motivated prosecution. How one whistleblower risked it all to reveal the truth. Glynn WilsonThe NationOctober 24, 2007
InvestigationPolitics Hillary’s Mystery Money Man Hillary Clinton’s ties to financier Alan Quasha, the controversial figure who bailed out George W. Bush’s failing oil company in the 1980s. Russ Baker & Adam FedermanThe NationOctober 18, 2007
InvestigationPolitics, World Specialist Town Takes His Case to Washington Evidence of more than a dozen cases of soldiers who passed the rigorous health screening given recruits — and yet were diagnosed, after serving in Iraq, with a pre-existing “personality disorder.” Joshua KorsThe NationOctober 15, 2007
InvestigationBusiness, Immigration, Politics, Technology Fencing the Border: Boeing’s High-Tech Plan Falters Boeing’s plan to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — involving chain-link fences, 100-foot towers, radars and surveillance equipment, and costing billions of dollars — is a boondoggle-in-the-making. Joseph RicheyCorpwatchJuly 9, 2007
InvestigationPolitics Hillary, Inc. Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton vows to defend Americans against the privileged and powerful, but her ties to big business compromise her populist promises. Ari BermanThe NationJune 4, 2007
InvestigationPolitics, World How Specialist Town Lost His Benefits He took shrapnel to the head in Ramadi, Iraq. But instead of care, he got booted from the Army for an alleged pre-existing “personality disorder.” Joshua KorsThe NationApril 9, 2007