Richard Rashke

Richard Rashke is the author of Escape From Sobibor and Useful Enemies: John Demjanjuk and America’s Open-Door Policy for Nazi War Criminals.

History Repeats

The Savior of Sobibor

In a daring escape, Sasha Pechersky saved hundreds of Jews from Hitler’s infamous death camp. But thousands had to die first, as the world watched and did nothing. By Richard Rashke

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Holocaust Justice

How to Try a Nazi

It’s never too late to convict a Nazi. And if Germany finds 30 alleged Auschwitz guards guilty, it can thank a man named John Demjanjuk. Richard Rashke on the long path to justice.

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The Big Lie

When America Hired Nazis

Mad that our government lied about the NSA spying program? That’s nothing. In 1945, it lied about recruiting Nazis as spies—and the truth lay hidden for decades. By Richard Rashke

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Cold War Snoops

Domestic Spying’s Deep Roots

The NSA is a Johnny-come-lately to domestic surveillance—the FBI and CIA have been doing it for decades, writes Richard Rashke.

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Leakers in Peril

Is Snowden the New Karen Silkwood?

The government tried hard to discredit the late anti-nuke activist, and now it looks as though Snowden is getting the same treatment, writes Richard Rashke.

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The Savior of Sobibor

How to Try a Nazi

When America Hired Nazis

Domestic Spying’s Deep Roots

Is Snowden the New Karen Silkwood?

America’s Shameful Nazi Past