In the end, are we safer? What rights are we willing to give up in the name of national security? Mr. Snowden has re-ignited that critical public discussion and it is one that “we the people” must be given ample opportunity to debate. Nothing less than the legitimacy of our constitutional democracy is at stake.

Danielle Brian, Executive Director

Straus Military Reform Project


The goal of the project is to secure more effective military forces and more ethical and professional military and civilian leadership at lower cost.

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POGO's Congressional Oversight Initiative


This nonpartisan initiative uses POGO's unique expertise to bring Congressional staff together for trainings and other events with experts from both parties.

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POGO Hires Jack Shanahan Fellow


U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Grazier, who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, joins POGO to bring his on-the-ground insights to Pentagon reform efforts.

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