Law

Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead

Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead Sixteen US Mass Shootings Happened in 2012, Leaving at Least 88 Dead

Indiscriminate gun violence happened at a wide variety of different places—the only thing predicable is the frequency. 

Dec 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Is Congress’s Magnitsky Bill a New Blacklist? Is Congress’s Magnitsky Bill a New Blacklist?

The anti-Russia bill violates the rule of law, contradicts American values and undermines US national security.

Dec 14, 2012 / Edward Lozansky, Vladimir Sobell, and Stephen F. Cohen

Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress

Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress Three Common-Sense Gun Bills That Can’t Pass Congress

Washington is so paralyzed on gun control it can’t seem to pass fundamentally sensible reforms. 

Dec 14, 2012 / George Zornick

The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning

The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning The Shameful Exploitation of Bradley Manning

News organizations thrilled to exploit the information Manning uncovered are deeply afraid of being associated with the brave whistle-blower himself.

Dec 14, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs

Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs Eugene Jarecki: Ending the War on Drugs

The time has never been better to stop this colossal waste of money, resources and, most importantly, lives.

Dec 11, 2012 / Laura Flanders

In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO] In Drug War, Small Victories Are Not the Revolution. Director Eugene Jarecki [VIDEO]

November's victories at the ballot box show the drug war is vulnerable. 

Dec 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders

The War on Drugs Is a War on Human Nature

The War on Drugs Is a War on Human Nature The War on Drugs Is a War on Human Nature

The unwinnable war transforms a freedom-loving republic into a freedom-fearing national security state.  

Dec 10, 2012 / Lewis Lapham

Bob Costas: ‘I Stand by What I Said’

Bob Costas: ‘I Stand by What I Said’ Bob Costas: ‘I Stand by What I Said’

Costas has ignited a firestorm after his comments on gun culture during halftime of Sunday Night Football. He tells us now why he won’t back down.

Dec 6, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die

Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die

When we don't call domestic violence what it is, we dishonor the victims.

Dec 5, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Dave Zirin: ‘I Applaud Bob Costas’ Dave Zirin: ‘I Applaud Bob Costas’

Mainstream media’s silence on gun control and mental health is the true outrage in the wake of Jovan Belcher's tragic murder-suicide. 

Dec 5, 2012 / Press Room

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