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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: No easy call on Haspel, as Collins-King split shows

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD May 13, 2018May 12, 2018

Gina Haspel’s record is troubling, but this administration is capable of much worse.

Nation & World, News

Cheney says U.S. should resume harsh interrogations

by DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press May 11, 2018

The former vice president calls on the Senate to confirm the nomination of Gina Haspel as CIA director.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Does CIA nominee’s evasion on whether it was wrong to torture detainees disqualify her for the job?

by Jennifer Rubin The Washington Post May 9, 2018May 9, 2018

It helps that Gina Haspel wouldn’t restart the program, but her failure to fully repudiate the now-illegal interrogation tactics will make it hard for some senators to vote to confirm her.

Nation & World

Trump throws support behind CIA nominee, not concerned about torture allegations

by john wagner washington post May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

Gina Haspel had earlier offered to drop her nomination because of her role in interrogating terror suspects.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Collins, King must oppose CIA nominee

by Harry E. Soyster Special to the Telegram May 6, 2018May 4, 2018

As head of a ‘black site’ in Thailand, Gina Haspel oversaw torture – including waterboarding – and played a key role in destroying evidence.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Travel ban ruling will send a message at home

by Abigail Hauslohner The Washington Post April 29, 2018April 28, 2018

Muslim immigrants who have already arrived say it will speak to whether they are really welcome.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Trump’s nominee for CIA chief about to undergo a kind of enhanced interrogation

by Walter J. Eno Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Gina Haspel, who played a key role in the agency’s torture program, may be politically radioactive.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Collins, King should oppose Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the CIA

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2018March 29, 2018

Maine’s two senators are yet again being tested on the strength of their opposition to torture.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: U.S. shamefully quiet as toll mounts in Yemen

by Los Angeles Times March 24, 2018

If the White House won’t use its leverage with Saudi Arabia to help stop the suffering, Congress should step up.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Haspel’s appointment revives CIA’s dark history

by Los Angeles Times March 17, 2018

The nominee must answer questions about overseeing torture and destroying the evidence.