Maurice Hinchey

For Veterans Day, Let's Fix a Great Military Injustice - Repeal the Feres Doctrine

Joanne Doroshow | Posted 11.11.2009 | Politics


Joanne Doroshow

The Feres doctrine prevents military personnel from suing over injuries "incident to military service." That has come to mean not just combat-related injuries but also harm caused by medical negligence in U.S. military hospitals.

Obama Urged Not To Scrap Presidential Helicopter Altogether

The Hill | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics


Thirteen House lawmakers are pressing President Obama to buy a cheaper, less sophisticated version of the controversial new presidential helicopter....

Kucinich Leads Trend for Even Handed Foreign Policy

Michael Carmichael | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Michael Carmichael

According to astute observers -- there is a new trend in Congress in favor of a more even-handed approach to foreign policy. The bipartisan group, Co...

NY: Barack Takes a Bite

Beverly Davis | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Beverly Davis

Woodstock, NY---In America's most famous little town, still populated by pot smokers, pool players, grey-haired hippies, and successful writers, artis...

Justice Department Reopens Probe Into Warrantless Domestic Spying

Murray Waas | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics


Murray Waas

The Bush administration has reversed course and will finally allow the Justice Department to investigate the warrantless spying program.