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
InvestigationWorld Congo’s Crisis, Congo’s History In Congo up to a thousand people die each day from conflict. How colonial-era militias turned into death squads, terrorizing citizens for the sake of rubber and ivory. Christian ParentiThe New York TimesDecember 27, 2007
InvestigationEnvironment Alaska: Big Oil and the Inupiat Forget Anwar. Oil drilling off the coast nearby is accelerating the destruction of the artic ice shelf, threatening both whales and the indigenous peoples who depend on them. Peter MatthiessenThe New York Review of BooksDecember 27, 2007
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
InvestigationWorld Rebuilding Hope Three of Sudan’s Lost Boys return home only to face a stymied peace process. Jen MarloweForeign ExchangeOctober 26, 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
InvestigationWorld Sudan’s ‘Lost Boys’ Return Home When three of Sudan’s Lost Boys return home, they learn of the stymied peace process, and how conditions remain as difficult as ever. Jen MarloweThe NationOctober 23, 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