Crime

Fixing Our Criminal Injustice System

Two interrelated and unacceptable trends have emerged: warehousing over rehabilitation and bias over equal justice. The priorities that should drive our justice system—crime prevention, protection of the public, and fair treatment for all—have given way to the unwise and unequal approach of “prison-fits-all.” more »

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Weekend Watchdog Wrap-Up

A rare event: Tim Russert of Meet the Press heard the calls of the people asked a Watchdog question.

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani was asked, since our intelligence now says that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, if the "military option" should be taken off the table.

Not the best way to ask the question if Giuliani should end his saber-rattling and change his Iran policy in light of new evidence. But Giuliani made clear that he wouldn't and he doesn't.

He gave lip service to "diplomatic" pressure, but he offered no change in the current Iran policy -- instead, arguing that the current "diplomatic" policy is working -- and no mention of direct negotiation. more »

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Weekend Watchdog

We've got questions for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani about Iran, Sen. John McCain on an energy flip-flop and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee about his apparent embrace of anti-Clinton conspiracy nuts. more »

Hate Crimes Expansion Dropped from Defense Bill

nytimes.com — Congressional maneuvering caused Democratic leadership to drop a measure expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation and gender identity from a defense appropriations bill.

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IRS Investigating Whether Hedge Funds, Buyout Firms Are Abusing Tax Laws

Student Loan Deal Was Illegal, Claims Fired Executive's Lawsuit

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Ex-CEO Of Military Body-Armor Maker Charged With Securities Fraud

Iraq Revokes Immunity For Foreign Security Firms

U.S. Legislators Apologize To Maher Arar For Rendition To Syria On False Charges

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Trying To Decipher The State Of The Death Penalty