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Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:00 AM

Richard Cohen's brilliant (and unintentional) expose of our media

The Beltway press's anger over the tragic plight of Scooter Libby highlights its true allegiances.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Tuesday, June 19, 2007 06:26 AM

    Why our democracy is failing

    Great post Glenn. It perfectly illustrates how our corporate press has abdicated its role as watchdog to assume its more comfortable and profitable role as courtiers.

    Is it any wonder that our democracy is in danger of failing (if it hasn't permanently failed already)?

    —JackHughes Read JackHughes's other letters

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