I've been in this business now for almost ten years. I've done a lot of stories. I have a pretty good track record. Michael Hastings businessgoodhave Change image and share on social
If Bill O'Reilly is calling you a far-left critic, in my book, no matter what your political persuasion is, that's probably - that probably means you're doing a good job. Michael Hastings billbookcall Change image and share on social
It's never a good thing to see a government agency talk in secret about the need to 'control protestors' - especially when that agency is charged with protecting the homeland against terrorists, not nonviolent demonstrators exercising their First Amendment rights to peaceable dissent. Michael Hastings agencyamendmentcharge share on social
I have to admit that the empty prestige and the stupid glory - yes, the horrible rush, the deadly sense of importance that war brings to life - are hard illusions to shake off. Look at me, a war correspondent. Michael Hastings admitbringcorrespondent share on social
I write for fun. I had written a kind of media satire, but I doubt it will see the light of day. It was just a personal project. Michael Hastings daydoubtfun Change image and share on social
My younger brother is a decorated combat veteran and was a platoon leader in Iraq. Michael Hastings brothercombatdecorate Change image and share on social
I think when war becomes your life, I think it's very difficult to have the proper perspective to be able to create a fully balanced policy. Michael Hastings balancecreatedifficult Change image and share on social
During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the military conducted only a handful of drone missions. Michael Hastings conductdronehandful Change image and share on social
For me, when I go in to write a profile, and no ground rules are laid down, and I'm there to write an on-the-record profile and cover readings while in the room, then that means it's on the record. Michael Hastings covergrindlay Change image and share on social
When writing for a mass audience, put a fact in every sentence. Michael Hastings audiencefactmas Change image and share on social