Herman Cain: Spying on Americans Is Okay, But Not Assassinating Them
The presidential candidate on warrantless wiretaps, executive killings, the war on drugs, military tribunals, airport security, and more More »
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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