We asked a number of people, including Andrew Bacevich, Henry Giroux, Juan Cole, Danielle Brian and others, to share their reactions to Mike Lofgren's essay analyzing the Deep State.

POGO's executive director writes that we have made it possible for corruption to thrive by passing laws that make revolving doors, lobbying and campaign contributions acceptable in our democracy.

Bill explores why lead and other toxins continue to threaten America. Also, how money still secretly rules Washington.