Law

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain The Pathway to Immigration Reform Remains Uncertain

Does the national debate over immigration reform augur a more just sytem? Ask immigrants themselves. 

Jan 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up on Immigration Reform

Since House Republicans from gerrymandered districts need only worry about pandering to their hardcore base, real change probably won’t happen anytime soon.

Jan 29, 2013 / George Zornick

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Because, freedom. Duh. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

A mother buries her fourth child lost to gun violence as we as a nation continue to avoid a real solution. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform? Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

They perform backbreaking work for low pay just like agricultural workers. Where’s their fast track?

Jan 29, 2013 / Bryce Covert

This Is What Deportation Looks Like

This Is What Deportation Looks Like This Is What Deportation Looks Like

Edi Arma’s 11-year-old son describes the trauma of seeing his dad picked up by ICE agents. 

Jan 25, 2013 / Aura Bogado

We Are Undocumented America: Fighting for Immigration Reform in 2013

We Are Undocumented America: Fighting for Immigration Reform in 2013 We Are Undocumented America: Fighting for Immigration Reform in 2013

Against the backdrop of record deportations, undocumented activists outline what it would take to make immigration reform both comprehensive and meaningful.

Jan 24, 2013 / Joshua Davis

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.

Jan 24, 2013 / John Nichols

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up? Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

There are many measures the president could take to restore civil liberties—if he wanted to.

Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / David K. Shipler

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

The Justice Department has been ruthless in targeting those who bring hidden information into the public realm. 

Jan 23, 2013 / Chase Madar

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