Bush Era

Senator Dodd Thinks You’re Stupid

By David Swanson, afterdowningstreet.org In a report on a recent discussion between Senator Chris Dodd, Democratic candidate for president, and a group of bloggers, we learn that: 1. Even though 54% of Americans favor impeaching […]

Bush Era

Surveillance Law Goes Far Beyond What House Needed

By James Risen, New York Times President Bush signed into law on Sunday legislation that broadly expanded the government’s authority to eavesdrop on the international telephone calls and e-mail messages of American citizens without warrants. […]