Glenn Greenwald talks about the Boston bombings and government secrecy, and two political scholars explain who’s to blame for Congressional dysfunction. Continue reading
Democracy & Government
The importance of democracy and politics in our daily lives is a driving force behind our journalism, whether it’s an ongoing examination of the political engineering of inequality or exposing the revolving door of power and influence that spins individuals in and out of jobs in the public and private sectors. Below are a variety of programs and interviews that illustrate democratic principles and the ways in which they’ve come under fire and been defended. Be inspired, encouraged, and alarmed… but mostly be aware.
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April 26, 2013
Columnist Glenn Greenwald explains what the Boston bombings and U.S. drone attacks have in common, and how secrecy leads to abuse of government power. Continue reading
April 26, 2013
Political scholars Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann argue that congressional dysfunction is mostly the fault of right wing radicals within the Republican Party who engage in “policy hostage-taking.” Continue reading
April 25, 2013 | Money & Politics
The SEC says its considering a new rule that would require publicly traded corporations to disclose political spending to their shareholders.
April 25, 2013
The head of Common Cause, who died this week, once told Bill, “If the predators of democracy are going to use brass knuckles to pulverize us, we have to fight back with sharp elbows.” Continue reading
April 24, 2013
Glenn Greenwald tells Bill we need to investigate why so many people are willing to risk lives and liberty to bring violence to America. Continue reading
April 24, 2013
Columnist Glenn Greenwald describes how, in the wake of the Boston bombings, people formed opinions about the world and government based on little information. Continue reading
April 24, 2013 | Money & Politics
For House Republicans, getting a coveted chairmanship is more than just prestigious — it also means big money for their campaign coffers. Continue reading
April 23, 2013 | News & Notes
Michael Winship remembers the head of Common Cause as “an energetic and ebullient crusader for reform who delighted in progressive success.” Continue reading
April 23, 2013 | Q&A
Several recent reports on the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, reveal more about the funding of the meetings between state legislators and corporate lobbyists — and what’s on the agenda. Continue reading
