How Dystopian Secrecy Contributes to Clueless Wars
Bradley Manning Has Done More for U.S. Security than SEAL Team 6
Protecting Whistleblowers at the UN
The UN needs to do more to promote the rule of law within its own ranks.
Congress: Listen to Lt. Col. Daniel Davis
The 17-year Army veteran risked his career by speaking out about the Afghanistan War.
Nigeria with Nukes
Millions of people have thronged the streets of cities all over the world this last year to protest the influence of money on power–the corruption in Mubarak’s Egypt and Ben Ali’s Tunisia, the malign effects of Wall Street and other financial institutions, the power elite in Russia.
Rebuilding Libya
After decades of government malfeasance, Libya needs new political structures, a strong civil society, and an equitable economy.
A Pivotal Moment for World Bank Transparency
One man’s campaign to broadcast the workings of the World Bank.
How to Make the Super Congress Open and Accountable
The last thing we need is an all-powerful congressional committee allowed to make crucial spending decisions without the scrutiny of an engaged citizenry and press.
From the Frontlines: May 24th, 2010
Score for transparency, war makes you poor, and other things that happened while you were obsessing over the LOST finale.
From the Frontlines: May 7th, 2010
News and commentary on policy and social movements.
China in Africa: Its (Still) the Governance, Stupid
With its investments in Africa, China is going where no other investors dare. But, Akwe Amosu asks, will this investment lift all African boats or only the luxury yachts?