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Johnny Dwyer

Johnny Dwyer is the author of The Districts: Stories of American Justice from the Federal Courts and American Warlord: A True Story. He has written for ProPublica, Foreign Policy, The Intercept, Rolling Stone, and others, and teaches at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.

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opinion
JUST US

Bill Barr Is Incredibly Corrupt—and Incredibly Inept

Perhaps Barr’s ignorance about the role of the prosecutor helps explain his ineptitude, but that hardly excuses it.

Johnny Dwyer

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opinion
FROM BROOKLYN TO WASHINGTON

He Got Gotti. Now He’s Taking on Flynn.

His appointment is a step in the right direction. It doesn’t ordain an outcome but guarantees a level of integrity to the process.

Johnny Dwyer

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THEY CAN AFFORD IT

Warren's Brain Trust: Revive the Tradition of Tax Justice

Taxing the rich at a high rate, say the authors of Elizabeth Warren’s tax plan, is only fair.

Johnny Dwyer

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