That Time the Red Cross CEO Tried to Kill a Major Government Investigation
Despite public vows of transparency, CEO Gail McGovern lobbied a congressman to spike an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.
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It’s Time for a New Gas Tax
The main federal fund for roads and bridges runs at a deep deficit. If even red states can raise the gas tax, why can’t Congress?
The American Red Cross May Not Know How Millions Donated After the Earthquake in Haiti Were Spent
Confidential documents also raise questions about the accuracy of the Red Cross’ count of how many Haitians it helped, concluding the figures on one project were “fairly meaningless.”
Where’s the Transparency on Haiti?
“I still have a lot more questions for the Red Cross,” says Senator Charles Grassley.
Politicians Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Give ’em Hell Once in a While
Harry Truman demonstrated that you could insult your opponents—and the voters—and still win.
The Politics of Facial Hair
Potential voters perceive men with facial hair to be more masculine—and that's not a good thing.
The Disturbing Reason Higher Education Lobbying Groups Are Supporting For-Profit Colleges
Traditional colleges and universities have become unlikely allies of the beleaguered for-profit industry as each group tries to fend off the government’s push for more accountability.
The Missing Words that Help Explain Congress’ Low Approval Ratings
A new study links dislike of the institution with a decrease in expressions of concern for helping others.
Protecting Juvenile Offenders From Adult Inmates, and From Themselves
The only federal law that regulates detention conditions for juveniles is due for an upgrade.
Young Americans Are Opting Out of Politics, but Not Because They’re Cynical
Here’s why this isn’t as good as it seems.