Michael Beckel

Michael Beckel is a former senior editorial fellow at Mother Jones.

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Why Did This Clean-Energy Group Fund a Pro-Coal, Pro-Oil Outfit?

The Energy Foundation sponsors the Sierra Club, Earthjustice…and a nonprofit that pushes fossil fuels and opposes environmental regulation.

Thu Oct. 11, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Foreign-Owned Firm Gives $1 Million to Romney Super-PAC

Foreigners aren't allowed to make campaign donations. But post-Citizens United, the rules have gotten hazy.

Fri Oct. 5, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Inappropriations: Your Tax Dollars at Rest

You're familiar with federal budget earmarks, but have you heard of "reverse earmarks"? Below, some of the items your tax dollars aren't allowed to pay for this year.

July/August 2008 Issue

Our Best Fiend

Bush to Iran: "You had me at 'homophobia.'"

July/August 2006 Issue

The GOP's Litmus Test for Judges

Does the GOP have a litmus test for judges or doesn't it?

May/June 2006 Issue

Interview: An Iowa on the wrath of the religious right and the case for merit selection of judges.

An Iowa judge on the wrath of the religious right and the case for merit selection of judges.

Mon Apr. 24, 2006 12:00 AM PDT

Interview with Musician and Activist Michael Franti

A musician shows what it's like to live in war and how people get by.

Mon Mar. 13, 2006 1:00 AM PST

A Guide to Environmental Non-Profits

How to distinguish groups doing good from ones that just <i>sound</i> good.

March/April 2006 Issue

Flammable Material in Ford Vehicles

A flammable material that was deemed too dangerous for military aircraft is being used in millions of Ford vehicles.

March/April 2006 Issue

Ford's Switch Problem: A Timeline
March/April 2006 Issue

Interview: Sen. Ernie Chambers talks race and politics.

Sen. Ernie Chambers talks race and politics.

Thu Jan. 5, 2006 1:00 AM PST

Total Surveillance: Interview with Katherine Albrecht

New consumer-tracking technology threatens to make personal privacy a thing of the past.

Tue Dec. 6, 2005 1:00 AM PST

The Battle to Say "I Do."

A civil rights lawyer on the right of gay couples to marry

Mon Oct. 10, 2005 12:00 AM PDT

Conflict Studies: Campus Activism 2005

From filibustering Frist to taking a stand on Darfur: Our annual roundup of college campus activism.

September/October 2005 Issue

Taking Action Now: An Interview with Nate Wright

Mother Jones' student activist of the year talks about Darfur

Thu Sep. 1, 2005 12:00 AM PDT