Conor Friedersdorf

Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.

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In Homage to <em>The Office</em>: What's the Worst Job You've Ever Had?

In Homage to The Office: What's the Worst Job You've Ever Had?

Email me your occupational horror stories -- or leave them in the comments -- and I'll publish the very best, without your name unless you ask otherwise More »

The Biggest Obama Scandals Are Proven and Ignored

The Biggest Obama Scandals Are Proven and Ignored

There is clear evidence that he has broken the law on multiple occasions. And not even Republicans seem to care. More »

How to Prevent the IRS From Abusing Its Power Again

How to Prevent the IRS From Abusing Its Power Again

Evaluate tax-exempt groups based on behavior rather than speculation, and compensate them for compliance costs. More »

The Ethics of Extreme Porn: Is Some Sex Wrong Even Among Consenting Adults?

The Ethics of Extreme Porn: Is Some Sex Wrong Even Among Consenting Adults?

A defense of consent as a lodestar of sexual morality More »

If the Plan to Beat Hillary Is 'Benghazi,' the GOP Is in Trouble

If the Plan to Beat Hillary Is 'Benghazi,' the GOP Is in Trouble

The alleged scandal didn't matter in Election 2012, and it is very unlikely to matter in Election 2016 either. More »

Harold Koh's Latest Plan for Closing Gitmo

Harold Koh's Latest Plan for Closing Gitmo

The former Obama Administration official lays it out in four parts, but is perhaps too deferential to have any impact. More »

How the 'Cult of Smartness' Distorts the Immigration Debate

How the 'Cult of Smartness' Distorts the Immigration Debate

Even if it were possible to select newcomers by intelligence it wouldn't be wise or just. More »

Why Eric Holder's Excuse for Spying on Reporters Isn't Enough

Why Eric Holder's Excuse for Spying on Reporters Isn't Enough

If the enemy already benefited from a serious leak, why can't he tell us the details that they already know? More »

No, President Obama Isn't Trying to 'Wish Away' Islamist Terrorism

No, President Obama Isn't Trying to 'Wish Away' Islamist Terrorism

Some conservatives are still clinging to the idea, but it's a foreign-policy critique that can't succeed. More »

A Buzzing Sound in the Massachusetts Sky Evokes Drone Fears

A Buzzing Sound in the Massachusetts Sky Evokes Drone Fears

The mysterious plane is keeping residents up at night and making them anxious. More »

How Can We Understand Benghazi Without Probing the CIA's Role?

How Can We Understand Benghazi Without Probing the CIA's Role?

The attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens targeted a CIA operation, not a 'diplomatic post.' More »

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