Viewpoint: Economist Dean Baker on the Bailout Panic

Viewpoint: Economist Dean Baker on the Bailout Panic

By  Steven Greenstreet on Oct 01, 2008

Economist Dean Baker shares his thoughts on the bailout panic during a public panel held at the Institute for Policy Studies on September 30, 2008. Dr. Baker is the co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, DC, and a columnist for The Washington Post and Atlantic Monthly.

DC SNAPSHOT: Supreme Court Overturns Gun Ban

DC SNAPSHOT: Supreme Court Overturns Gun Ban

By  Davin Hutchins on Jun 26, 2008

The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 to get rid of Washington D.C.'s 32-year-ban on handguns. Gun rights advocates are celebrating it as a victory while others worry more legal guns in D.C. may make their way to the black market.

Spencer Ackerman on Torture at Gitmo

Spencer Ackerman on Torture at Gitmo

By  Davin Hutchins on Jun 25, 2008

June 26 is the UN's official day to show support for victims of torture. ANP caught up with Washington Independent reporter Spencer Ackerman to see an exact replica of a Guatanamo Bay detention cell.

ESSAY: The House That Rupert Built

ESSAY: The House That Rupert Built

By  Davin Hutchins on Jun 16, 2008

ANP takes a humorous look at the grand achievement of the Newseum - a multi-million dollar shrine to the news industry brought to you by today's corporate media titans. Despite all the money, the curators might have failed on one key question: What is news?