Adam Serwer

Adam Serwer

Adam Serwer is a former reporter at Mother Jones. Prior to working at Mother Jones, he was a staff writer at the American Prospect. Adam has written for the Washington Post, the Root, the Village Voice, and the New York Daily News. 

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Poll: Drone Strikes on American Terror Suspects No Longer Popular
Thu Feb. 7, 2013 11:35 AM PST

Obama Released Bush's Torture Memos. Why Not Release the Targeted-Killing Memos?
Thu Feb. 7, 2013 9:14 AM PST

Conservative Judges' Ruling Would Have Invalidated Hundreds of GOP Recess Appointments, Not Just Obama's
Wed Feb. 6, 2013 1:10 PM PST

Obama Targeted Killing Document: If We Do It, It's Not Illegal
Tue Feb. 5, 2013 9:53 AM PST

Mass Shootings More Lethal Than Homegrown Islamist Terrorism
Tue Feb. 5, 2013 4:07 AM PST

GOP to Filibuster Obama's Consumer Watchdog Pick
Fri Feb. 1, 2013 3:50 PM PST

Limbaugh: Cubans Work Hard, Unlike Mexicans
Thu Jan. 31, 2013 10:37 AM PST

The US Senate Will Now Have More Black Members Than Ever in Its History: 2
Wed Jan. 30, 2013 9:05 AM PST

Obama Lays Out His Pitch for Immigration Reform
Tue Jan. 29, 2013 3:26 PM PST

Obama Pretty Much Gives up on Closing Gitmo
Tue Jan. 29, 2013 12:33 PM PST

How the Senate's "Security Requirement" Could Kill Immigration Reform
Tue Jan. 29, 2013 8:56 AM PST

The Senate Immigration Plan Isn't Terrible—It's Just Unworkable
Mon Jan. 28, 2013 7:23 AM PST

GOP Judges' Ruling Could Blow Up Obama's Consumer Watchdog
Fri Jan. 25, 2013 1:41 PM PST

The Silly Conservative Freak-Out Over Women in Combat
Thu Jan. 24, 2013 9:55 AM PST

Clinton Blows Up at GOP Senator During Benghazi Hearing
Wed Jan. 23, 2013 9:56 AM PST

In 2012, the House GOP Blocked the Violence Against Women Act. Will They Do It Again?
Wed Jan. 23, 2013 8:19 AM PST

The 9/11 Trials Could Drag on for Years
Fri Jan. 18, 2013 1:37 PM PST

Will Conservative Media Give the GOP Cover to Make A Deal on Immigration?
Fri Jan. 18, 2013 10:00 AM PST

Former CIA Legal Adviser Hits Obama Over Targeted Killing
Thu Jan. 17, 2013 3:36 PM PST

Republicans Vigorously Oppose Imaginary Obama Gun Proposals
Thu Jan. 17, 2013 8:54 AM PST

Obama Announces 23 Executive Actions to Limit Gun Violence: Here's the List
Wed Jan. 16, 2013 10:49 AM PST

Filmmakers' Tortured Defense of "Zero Dark Thirty"
Mon Jan. 14, 2013 12:36 PM PST

"Zero Dark Thirty" Filmmakers Start a Debate, But Don't Participate
Fri Jan. 11, 2013 9:42 AM PST

Obama's CIA Pick to Face Questions on Torture
Tue Jan. 8, 2013 2:31 PM PST

On Civil Liberties, John Brennan Is No Worse Than Barack Obama
Tue Jan. 8, 2013 4:01 AM PST

In Defense of Django
Mon Jan. 7, 2013 4:01 AM PST

Senate to Intel Agencies: We Don't Need to Know How Often You Spy on Americans
Fri Dec. 28, 2012 9:52 AM PST

Congress Says Netflix Can Share What You're Watching
Thu Dec. 27, 2012 4:01 AM PST

NRA Chief Calls for More Guns Everywhere
Fri Dec. 21, 2012 11:20 AM PST

Defense Bill Nixes Ban on Indefinite Detention for US Citizens
Wed Dec. 19, 2012 1:41 PM PST

How the Press Got It Wrong on the Newtown Shooter
Fri Dec. 14, 2012 4:57 PM PST

GOPers Get Obama's Back on Targeted Killing
Thu Dec. 13, 2012 12:01 PM PST

After Right-to-Work, Michigan GOP Pivots to...Shariah?
Wed Dec. 12, 2012 9:18 AM PST

Will the New Osama bin Laden Film "Zero Dark Thirty" Rehabilitate Torture?
Mon Dec. 10, 2012 9:27 AM PST

Risk to Same-Sex Marriage "Very Great" in Supreme Court
Fri Dec. 7, 2012 3:11 PM PST

Jim DeMint: 47 Percenter
Fri Dec. 7, 2012 12:17 PM PST

The Republican Who Could Kill Affirmative Action and the Voting Rights Act
Wed Dec. 5, 2012 10:36 AM PST

Do We Really Need a Second Gitmo?
Mon Dec. 3, 2012 1:57 PM PST

The Senate Voted to Outlaw Indefinite Detention...or Did It?
Fri Nov. 30, 2012 10:09 AM PST

Lindsey Graham Wants the Government to Be Able to Lock You Up Forever Without a Trial
Thu Nov. 29, 2012 3:11 PM PST

White House Makes Laughable Defense Bill Veto Threat
Thu Nov. 29, 2012 1:59 PM PST

Will Congress End Indefinite Detention of Americans?
Thu Nov. 29, 2012 8:01 AM PST

GOP Repudiation of Romney on "Gifts"? Don't Be Fooled
Fri Nov. 16, 2012 2:17 PM PST

The New Flyover Country
Tue Nov. 13, 2012 4:03 AM PST

Supreme Court Appears Ready to Nuke the Voting Rights Act
Fri Nov. 9, 2012 2:46 PM PST

Post-Shellacking, Republicans Begin to Shift On Immigration
Fri Nov. 9, 2012 9:31 AM PST

Conservative Media Lie To Conservatives Because That's What Conservatives Want
Thu Nov. 8, 2012 10:50 AM PST

Obama Voters More Likely to Encounter Voting Troubles
Wed Nov. 7, 2012 1:37 PM PST

A Decisive Win for Liberalism, But Not a Permanent One
Wed Nov. 7, 2012 12:41 PM PST

The Beginning of the End for the Anti-Marriage Equality Movement
Wed Nov. 7, 2012 9:34 AM PST

Now That's What I Call Gerrymandering!

Americans didn't intend to elect a Republican majority to the House of Representatives. Thanks to GOP-engineered redistricting, they did.

Wed Nov. 14, 2012 4:03 AM PST

What Would Romney Do to Civil Liberties?

Eh, pretty much what Obama has done. Because when it comes to the war on terror, there's not much difference between the two candidates.

Mon Nov. 5, 2012 4:13 AM PST

MoJo's Interactive Guide to Voter Suppression and Poll Problems

Updating now through Election Day. Also: Voting problem in your area? Here's how to report it to us.

Sat Nov. 3, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

10 Dirty Ways to Swing an Election

Politicians and their henchmen have lots of ways of messing with voters. Here are their favorites.

Thu Nov. 1, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

The Government Secretly Spied On You? Prove It!

The feds' defense in a landmark Supreme Court case is a catch-22.

Tue Oct. 30, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

How Hurricane Sandy Could Swing the Election

Studies have shown that extreme weather can change how people vote.

Mon Oct. 29, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

Are the Polls Undercounting Latino Obama Backers?

Evidence from the 2010 elections suggests pollsters may be ignoring Spanish-speaking Latinos—potentially making Colorado and Nevada safer bets for Obama than they appear.

Fri Oct. 26, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

Robert Bork? John Bolton?? 9 Advisers Who Have Romney's Ear

Want to know what a Romney presidency would look like? Check out these guys' records.

Wed Oct. 24, 2012 3:03 AM PDT

Romney Won't Say Exactly What He'd Do With State, But We Can Guess

Maybe the GOP candidate should be asked about it at the debate.

Mon Oct. 22, 2012 11:42 AM PDT

Is It Racist to Focus on Race?

White people argue about affirmative action.

Thu Oct. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

The Truth About Attacks on Our Diplomats

Shocker: When terrorists attack US interests abroad, they don't distinguish between administrations that are "projecting weakness" or practicing "peace through strength."

Wed Oct. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Members of Congress Who Reauthorized Warrantless Wiretapping Bill Don't Understand What It Does

Or they're ignoring the surveillance of US citizens it allows.

Fri Sep. 14, 2012 12:17 PM PDT

Meet the Mystery Donor Backing Gary Bauer's Anti-Gay-Marriage Super-PAC

The Campaign for American Values' main financial backer is an obscure corporation. Here's who's behind it.

Mon Sep. 10, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Ryan's Radical Vision, Eastwood's Empty Chair, a Huge Donor's "Nightmare": Dispatches From #GOP2012

MoJo sent five reporters to the Republican convention in Tampa. Here's what they saw and heard.

Mon Aug. 27, 2012 5:35 PM PDT

NYPD: Muslims' Conversations About Anti-Muslim Bias Justify Spying on Muslims

An improperly redacted court transcript reveals an NYPD official's dubious rationale for spying on Muslims.

Thu Aug. 23, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Who's Behind the Anti-Islam Ads on MTA and Muni?

Pam Geller, the blogger who warned America about nefarious Shariah turkeys, strikes again.

Wed Aug. 15, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

NOM Thinks This Black Preacher Will Convince You to Oppose Gay Marriage

The National Organization for Marriage wants to "drive a wedge between gays and blacks"—with this black leader's help.

Fri Aug. 10, 2012 3:01 AM PDT

"You Can't Equate Your Sin With My Skin"

Will the National Organization for Marriage's plan to pit blacks versus gays work?

September/October 2012 Issue

Were the Sikh Temple Killings Preventable?

Right-wing extremists are on the rise—but after a conservative backlash, Homeland Security backed off.

Thu Aug. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

What We Know About the Sikh Temple Shooting in Wisconsin So Far

Seven people are reported dead, including a gunman steeped in neo-Nazi views.

Sun Aug. 5, 2012 11:58 AM PDT

Congress Wants to See Obama's "License to Kill"

But if they get it, they won't be allowed to show it to you.

Tue Jul. 31, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

What You Need To Know About the Batman Theater Shooting [UPDATES]

At least 12 people were killed in a shooting at a midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado. Here's the latest news.

Fri Jul. 20, 2012 7:30 AM PDT

6 Things Mitt Romney Is Hiding

From missing emails to mysterious investments, his deep history of secrecy.

Fri Jul. 20, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Romney and Obama Don't Always Disagree About Outsourcing

Neither candidate would—or could—end outsourcing.

Thu Jul. 19, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Mitt Romney's Long, Troubled History With the NAACP

The GOP presidential candidate spoke to the nation's oldest civil rights organization on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know about their relationship.

Wed Jul. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Like Obama, George W. Bush Let Illegal Immigrants Stay and Work

Conservatives excoriated the president for supposedly abusing his power by protecting some illegal immigrants from deportation. But Bush did the same thing.

Fri Jul. 6, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Obamacare Lives. What's Next?

The Supreme Court has upheld President Obama's signature legislative accomplishment. Here's what it all means.

Thu Jun. 28, 2012 8:36 AM PDT

Supreme Court Takes the Edge Off Arizona Immigration Law

The ruling blocking much of Arizona's harsh SB 1070 calls into question the right's get-tough approach to immigration.

Mon Jun. 25, 2012 10:58 AM PDT

Watch: "Game of Thrones" Attack Ads

What would it look like if super-PACs and dark-money groups existed in the world of the HBO hit series?

Wed Jun. 20, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

What's Romney's Stance on Immigration?

It depends. This choose-your-own-adventure game will help you figure it out.

Tue Jun. 19, 2012 6:40 AM PDT

House GOP to Hold Hearings on Its Hearings on Muslim Radicals in the US

But in the US, the problem of Islamic extremism seems to be on the decline.

Fri Jun. 15, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Why Conservatives' Favorite New Study on Gay Parenting Won't Matter

Right-wingers think a new study is their silver bullet against marriage equality. They shouldn't get too excited.

Thu Jun. 14, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

"Where Is the Right to Privacy? It Doesn't Exist If You're a Muslim"

Meet the New Jersey Muslims taking on the New York Police Department over its sweeping surveillance program.

Wed Jun. 6, 2012 1:20 PM PDT

Meet Larry Smith, Texas' Wannabe Anti-Shariah Sheriff

Muslim religious law isn't coming to the Lone Star State. But one Republican is on the lookout anyway.

Thu May. 24, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

House Republicans vs. Gay Troops

Don't Ask, Don't Tell is dead, but thanks to congressional Republicans, the fight over gays in the military is just beginning.

Thu May. 17, 2012 12:01 AM PDT