The American Prospect hires Joe Conason to be investigative editor

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American Prospect Executive Editor Michael Tomasky announced today that the Prospect has hired Joe Conason to serve in a new position as the magazine’s Investigative Editor. Conason, the well-known investigative journalist, political columnist, and best-selling author, will oversee the Prospect’s new emphasis on investigative reporting. He will assign, edit, and write articles, and he will join the magazine formally on January 24.

Conason has a long history in investigative journalism. In the 1980s, he wrote articles about the secret U.S. real estate holdings of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos --articles that ultimately helped bring down the dictator’s regime. In the 1990s, he uncovered details about the conservatives who were plotting to destroy the Clinton presidency, revealing the existence of the “Arkansas Project” that poured millions of dollars into investigating the Clintons’ lives. With Gene Lyons, he co-authored the best-selling book, The Hunting of the President, which was released last year as a documentary film. More recently, Conason was one of the first journalists to reveal the origins and finances of the so-called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth.

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Yea! Go get those Bush bastards Smokin' Joe!

[BlueEyedSon]

1. That's great... Joe is DA MAN!

[Mojambo]

2. That's a GOOD hire.

Conason is my favorite guy out there right now, although I'm continually impressed by Mark Crispin Miller as well.

[roguevalley]

3. Joe rules. This is wonderful news.

[KoKo]

4. What Great News....This should be a "dream job" for Joe...he's been

slogging at this through the whole Clinton thing and beyond..in the trenches. He's the best. :thumbsup:

[ikojo]

5. Subscription money well spent!!!

Glad I sub to this magazine!

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