How False Narrative Works
Over the past couple of decades, the Republicans have benefited from their ability to create false narratives with the help of the Right's well-financed media machine. This excerpt from Neck Deep examines the "China-gate" case study from Campaign 2000. November 14, 2007

The Man Who Bombed Hiroshima
One of history's most controversial decisions was President Harry Truman's order to drop the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. With the recent death of the American aviator who carried out the mission, the Independent Institute's Anthony Gregory looks at the difficult moral dilemmas that arise from warfare. November 15, 2007

A Cold Rain: Excerpt from Neck Deep
With George W. Bush's inauguration in 2001, the United States was at an ominous turning point, handing the White House and its immense power to a popular-vote loser who disdained democracy. Official Washington was oblivious to the danger, but thousands of Americans braved an icy rain to protest this travesty of the nation's principles. November 13, 2007

Robert Parry: Why We Write
In his three decades as a Washington journalist, Robert Parry reflects on one of the chief lessons he has learned: the danger of false narrative in a democracy. He explains how it became the political weapon of choice for the neocons and what can be done about it. November 13, 2007

Neck Deep Authors at DC-Area Talk
Neck Deep authors -- award-winning investigative reporter Robert Parry (who broke many of the Iran-Contra stories in the 1980s) and two of his sons, Sam and Nat Parry -- will be at the new Busboys and Poets restaurant in the Shirlington Village section of Arlington, Virginia, from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. (To read more, click here. For invitation, click here.)

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Six Years After 'Gore's Victory'
Six years ago, eight news organizations published the findings of their unofficial recount of Florida's disputed ballots. The recount discovered that Al Gore would have won the decisive Florida election if all legally cast ballots had been counted. But the big news outlets concealed that finding from the American public. November 12, 2007

Bush's Favorite Lie
George W. Bush has told a stunning number of lies about the Iraq War and the "war on terror." But some seem to be his particular favorites, like the one about Saddam Hussein's WMD defiance that Bush retold while standing next to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. November 9, 2007

The Truth Behind 'Lions for Lambs'
The Washington Post is predictably panning Robert Redford's "Lions for Lambs" because it poses tough moral questions about the neocon agenda. In this guest review, historian Lisa Pease finds the movie compelling for those same reasons. November 9, 2007

Democrats Surrender on Torture
In a hasty Senate vote, Democrats caved in once again, approving Michael Mukasey for Attorney General despite his refusal to admit that waterboarding is torture. In this guest essay, Brent Budowsky laments the latest sell-out. November 9, 2007

Democrats' Year of Living Fecklessly
One year ago, Democrats won control of Congress, stirring hopes across the country that the Iraq War might end and George W. Bush's arrogant governing style would be checked. But Democratic leaders have failed to stand up to Bush in a year of living fecklessly. November 7, 2007

Hillary Clinton's Unspoken Vulnerability
Hillary Clinton's unique status as the first First Lady to seek the presidency has a potential dark side. She is also the first presidential candidate who -- along with her spouse -- has been under the regular, long-term surveillance by an agency of the Executive Branch controlled by the opposing party. November 6, 2007

How Bill Clinton Let Bush I Off the Hook
With Hillary Clinton the Democratic frontrunner for 2008, it's important to recall how Bill Clinton and other accommodating Democrats let George H.W. Bush off the accountability hook after winning in 1992 -- and opened the door for a Bush restoration. Robert Parry's Secrecy & Privilege tells how that happened. (To read more, click here.)

Lost History: How the Neocons Did It
If you want to know how the neoconservatives got control of the most powerful nation on earth, Robert Parry’s Lost History is a must-read. (To read more, click here.)

The War on Medical Marijuana
Eleven years ago, California voters passed Prop 215, the Compassionate Use Act, permitting the use of marijuana to treat medical conditions. But state and local officials are still collaborating with federal law enforcement in a war on medical marijuana. November 6, 2007

Neck Deep: Help Us, Help You
To help us sell more books -- and to help you raise money for your organization -- we are making a special offer to sell a full box containing 28 paperback copies of Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush, for only $300, plus $15 for shipping, more than half off the retail price. (To learn more, click here.)

Mid-Year Report to Our Readers
Midway through our 12th year, editor Robert Parry writes that it's difficult to assess progress, but we believe this Web site has made a difference, telling stories that otherwise might not be told and saving history that could have been lost. Still, the challenge remains to match our journalistic ambitions with our fundraising abilities. June 10, 2007