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David Cole

The logo of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is shown in the lobby of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia March 3, 2005.

There may be reason for optimism following the CIA torture report

Justice

Is the release of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report the start of real change at the CIA? Some people believe the airing of gruesome details will force the agency to be more accountable to Congress.

In Novemeber of 2009, Eric Holder announced that the accused mastermind of the September 11th attacks, and four other top terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, would be prosecuted in criminal courts.

Eric Holder will resign, leaving a mixed legacy on national security issues

Justice

Why Drones Are Our Modern Nuclear Bomb

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Tarek Mehanna Found Guilty

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