InvestigationPolitics The Hawks’ Last Hurrah? Major policy shifts are afoot as Washington hawks warn Israeli policymakers that they could be on their own on Iran. Laura RozenMother JonesFebruary 8, 2008
InvestigationEnvironment, Politics Great Lakes Danger Zones? A suppressed report documents the impact of industrial contaminants in the Great Lakes – increasing cancer risk and infant mortality. Sheila KaplanThe Center for Public IntegrityFebruary 8, 2008
InvestigationPolitics FEMA Covered Up Cancer Risks to Katrina Victims FEMA officials ignored scientific advice about the risks of formaldehyde in thousands of emergency trailers used after Hurricane Katrina. Sheila KaplanSalon.comJanuary 29, 2008
InvestigationPolitics, World Bush’s Iran/Argentina Terror Frame-Up The Bush administration implicated Iran for the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina, but a deeper look at the evidence finds no persuasive link. Gareth PorterThe NationJanuary 18, 2008
InvestigationPolitics Huckabee and Romney Jockey for the Support of the Christian Base How Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney cater to fringe elements in the religious right — and reap generous political benefits. Sarah PosnerThe American ProspectJanuary 3, 2008
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