DEPARTMENT OF FATE
Source: Kirkus ·
Created by Congress in 1870, the Department of Justice, has, on occasion, been a force for the good, writes Maddow, MS NOW host and author ( Drift , 2012, etc.). More often, she adds, it has been abused to protect the interests of corporations, corrupt politicians, and self-serving presidents. In her fiery retelling of the DOJ’s checkered history, there are few untainted heroes. In the 1860s, Amos T. Akerman, President Grant’s attorney general, courageously prosecuted murdering Klansmen in York County, South Carolina. A century later, John Doar, the assistant attorney general in charge of the
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DEPARTMENT OF FATE?
DEPARTMENT OF FATE is a article discovery curated from Kirkus. Created by Congress in 1870, the Department of Justice, has, on occasion, been a force for the good, writes Maddow, MS NOW host and author ( Drift , 2012, etc.). More often, she ad
How can I access or experience this?
You can experience this content directly on its original host (Kirkus) by clicking the "Open Original" button.
Where does this content come from?
Curated from Kirkus by the OnSuggest team to surface the most interesting and serendipitous content on the web.
More like this
All Culture & ideas discoveries →What Finally Made Me Quit Canned Cooking Spray
It has more than 40,300 five-star reviews. READ MORE...
I Test Nonstick Pans for a Living, and I’ll Keep All-Clad’s New7-in-1 Pan Forever (Plus, It’s on Sale!)
My stovetop is constantly packed with all sorts of cookware: Dutch ovens, multiple frying pans, and two saucepans that are different sizes. So when a piece of cookware comes along that can act as a bunch of different ones, I’m all ears. Last month, All-Clad released its NS Pro Ceramic Nonstick VIP: Very Iconic Pan. While its name is a lot to live up to, I can report after a couple weeks of testing that it is worth the hype. READ MORE...
I Never Wet Brine My Turkey: This Is 100x Easier and More Delicious
It’s so much easier than wet brining. READ MORE...
The Vegetables You Should Never Put in the Fridge, but Probably Are
And where to store them instead. READ MORE...
We Tested 10 Popular Nonstick Skillets— These 3 Are the Best
The winner is a “forever” pan. READ MORE...
We Asked 13 Chefs to Name the Best Spice Brands — Here’s What You Should Stock in Your Kitchen
You can learn a lot about a chef by what they have on their spice rack — what level of heat they like, where they’ve traveled in the world, their penchant for paprikas of all kinds. A well-curated collection of spices can make the difference between dishes that are one-note and those that are full of complex, nuanced flavor.From the fiery zest of chili peppers to the exotic taste of saffron, good spices and seasoning blends can transform ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces. READ MORE...