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The article discusses the history of the use of the U.S. Espionage Act against dissenters and whistle-blowers. Topics include the indictment of founder Julian Assange of the organization WikiLeaks by the U.S. Department of Justice, the conviction of socialist politician Eugene Debs under the law for anti-war speech during World War I, and the use of the law against whistle-blower Reality Winner.

By Claudia Dreifus. Seven Stories. 279 pp. $24.95. The ubiquitous media interview is a good idea gone bad, what it should be is a knowledgeable reporter talking with an informed [...]

The accusation that I.F. Stone was in the pay of Soviet intelligence, first leveled four years ago, has now re-emerged with an offer of new proof: references to Stone in [...]

The article focuses on the book "Venona: Decoding Soviet Espionage in America," by John Earl Haynes and Harvey Klehr. Nearly four years ago, soon after the initial public release by the National Security Agency of its long-secret "Venona" archive, decoded Soviet intelligence messages transmitted by telegraphic cable to and from Moscow during World War II, researchers predicted "historians of the cold war will be examining these documents for a long time." It is reported that the release of the "Venona" archive has unleashed a flood of scholarship and engendered a growing controversy among cold war historians of the left and right.

The article presents information on the New Right's war against the mass media. In their quest for political power, the energetic and ambitious leaders of the New Right regard the media as a formidable barrier. The problem, as they see it, is that the media is controlled by liberals, who are their natural enemies. The leaders animus toward the media appears to be shared by their foot soldiers, the millions of social conservatives concentrated in the Sun Belt and the Midwest, who support a pro-family agenda and respond favorably to appeals for patriotism and a strong national defense.

Discusses how General William Westmoreland, commander of the U.S. forces in Vietnam, systematically underreported figures on enemy strength in Vietnam. Goal of promoting the illusion that progress was being made in the war; Westmoreland's denial of the accusation; Contention by a January 23, 1982 CBS program that for political reasons Westmoreland set an arbitrary ceiling on the number of enemy forces.

Focuses on the espionage trial involving Julius Rosenberg, Ethel Rosenberg and Morton Sobell in the United States. Information provided by eye witness Elizabeth T. Bentley regarding the case; Efforts of the U.S. government in hiding information regarding the case; Shortcomings of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation in gathering evidences against the accused.

This article presents information related to political developments in the United States. Almost no investment funds are raised through new stock offerings; in fact, thanks to buybacks and takeovers, nonfinancial firms have actually retired $733 billion more stock than they've freshly issued since today's bull was born in 1982. There's no statistical relation between stock performance and real investment, and the I 990s are shaping up as one of the weakest decades this century in terms of G.D.P. growth. A leading player is the corporate-funded Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), which for months has been preparing for presidential candidate William J. Clinton second administration.

Presents letters about the article "The Hidden Rosenberg Case," by Sol Stern and Ronald Radosh and the accompanying editorial in "The New Republic" on July 23, 1979. Controversy about the execution of couple Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for conspiracy to committee espionage during wartime; Article's conclusion that the Rosenbergs were wrongfully executed; Call for the opening of the files and the reopening of the Rosenberg case; Allegation that "The New Republic" has omitted some facts regarding the Rosenberg case.

Reports on U.S. Attorney Leonard Boudin's filing of a multimillion-dollar civil suit for the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) seeking damages from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other government agencies. Admission of the FBI that they conducted a long-term campaign designed to destroy the SWP; Background of the SWP.

The article presents information on the book "Interview," by Claudia Dreifus. Dreifus's work in "Interview," a collection of her recent questions and answers, is so unlike the ordinary media version that there should be some other name for it. Interview gives readers a chance to eavesdrop on grown-up talk that is both thoughtful and thought provoking. Whether or not the men and women in "Interview," qualify as great none of them are in the least public relations creations. Stubbornly individual, they surprise, inform, infuriate, amuse and, on occasion, make one grateful for a world that has such people in it. Lively headnotes supply background and recount incidents that demonstrate the dogged determination of the reporter in pursuit of a story.

How the Military Cooked the Books Sometime late this summer, in Manhattan's Foley Square courthouse, a Federal judge will rule whether to dismiss the case of Westmoreland v. CBS or […]

The forty-nine decoded Soviet intelligence messages released on July 11 by the National Security Agency contain so much amazing, sad, disturbing material, one hardly knows where to begin. Historians of [...]

Two Corrections The interesting piece by Nadine Epstein, 'The Other Rosenbergs' (March/ April 2011), vividly recreated the fear-filled atmosphere of the McCarthy era. The author, however, was mistaken when she [...]

The low status of women in Spanish culture during the 16th century is portrayed by the lack of women in Christopher Columbus' voyages to the Indies. The Spanish Crown, however, saw the necessity of bringing women to the coloniesso ordinances were implemented to foster the settlement of Spanish families there. The ordinances failed so the Spanish colonization of the Indies was characterized by male dominance and sex discrimination.

Presents letters to the editor. Comments on the book "Venona: Decoding Soviet Espionage in America"; Discussion on Soviet spies in the U.S.

Presents letters to the editor. Comments on a Soviet spy; Discussion on moral absolutism and binary thinking; Comments on the authenticity of the decoded messages.

Presents several letters to the editor. Congratulations to The Nations; Congratulations to writers Raymond A. Werchen and Fred J. Cook for their article "New Light on Hiss Case;" Allegations against Cole-Layer-Trumble Co.