Tag: Ethics
Seeing the Pentagon Papers in a new light
We know the government lied about Vietnam. But should the reporter who published the Pentagon Papers have lied to his source? by Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica February 3, 2021 On Jan. 7, The New York Times…
Rep. Katie Porter demands IG probe into whether Trump violated ethics laws by putting pharma exec in charge of Covid-19 vaccine effort
“This deserves a full, independent investigation,” said the California Democrat. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Thursday August 20 Rep. Katie Porter is demanding a “full, independent” inspector general investigation into whether President Donald Trump flouted longstanding…
As the coronavirus rages in prisons, ethical issues of crime and punishment become more compelling
A 1970 image of prisoners in cell blocks at Rikers Island Prison. Bettmann / Contributor/Bettmann via Getty Images by Austin Sarat, Amherst College Thursday, August 6 Across the United States, prisons and jails have become hot…
Critics say Goya Bean tweet by Ivanka is clear ethics breach
“Si es Trump, tiene que ser corrupto,” “Ethics rules do not allow” such behavior, noted one political reporter, calling the tweet “pretty much unimaginable in previous administrations.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer Wednesday, July 15 Critics…
Lies, damn lies and post-truth
By Lee McIntyre, Boston University Most politicians lie. Or do they? Even if we could find some isolated example of a politician who was scrupulously honest – former President Jimmy Carter, perhaps – the question…
Why Trump’s post-impeachment actions are about vengeance, not retribution
“Since the end of his Senate impeachment trial, President Donald Trump has carried out a concerted campaign against his Democratic political opponents as well as members of his administration who cooperated with them.” Austin Sarat, Amherst…
