Law

Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act

The bill allows for undocumented students to receive in-state tuition in public universities in the state.

Apr 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht

The Goldstone Affair The Goldstone Affair

Despite a “reconsideration” on the part of its author, the Goldstone Report remains as vital as ever for understanding the 2008-2009 Gaza conflict.

Apr 14, 2011 / Adam Horowitz, Lizzy Ratner, and Philip Weiss

Genocide Trial in Kansas Genocide Trial in Kansas

Since the US government prosecuted Nazi war crimes, there have been no criminal prosecutions of genocide here in America—until now.

Apr 14, 2011 / John S. Friedman

Luis Posada Carriles Acquitted in Texas Luis Posada Carriles Acquitted in Texas

For justice to be served, Attorney José Pertierra says that Posada Carriles ought to be extradited.

Apr 13, 2011 / David Brooks

Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls

Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls Title IX Resonates Beyond Yale’s Walls

The federal investigation of Yale’s sexual climate will hopefully send a message to all universities and university students that rape will no longer be tolerated or excused. Even ...

Apr 11, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

JoAnne Kloppenburg’s Election Is a Victory for Wisconsin JoAnne Kloppenburg’s Election Is a Victory for Wisconsin

Wisconsin's recent Supreme Court election should be a lesson for states across the country—and for the White House.

Apr 7, 2011 / Press Room

Will the Justice Department Stand Up for Women Raped in Prison? Will the Justice Department Stand Up for Women Raped in Prison?

A new law to address systemic sexual violence behind bars still fails to protect the health and rights of women who are assaulted.

Apr 7, 2011 / Rachel Roth

Justice for Betty Dukes and the Women of Wal-Mart? Justice for Betty Dukes and the Women of Wal-Mart?

If corporate America and right-wing libertarians get their way, thousands of female Wal-Mart employees will never get the substance of their case heard in court.

Mar 30, 2011 / Liza Featherstone

Ten Things to Abolish the Death Penalty Ten Things to Abolish the Death Penalty

Americans are rejecting capital punishment in greater numbers than ever before.

Mar 21, 2011 / The Nation

Documenting the Obama Administration’s ‘Gitmo in the Heartland’ Documenting the Obama Administration’s ‘Gitmo in the Heartland’

The Obama Administration has continued to operate Bush's legally-dubious detention centers for terrorism prisoners, but the opaque practices at these secret prisons deserve to be ...

Mar 18, 2011 / WNYC

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