Law

George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief

George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief

Bush has now publicly admitted to signing off on the CIA's torture tactics. That seals the case against him.

Nov 10, 2010 / David Cole

Let the Punishment Fit the Crime Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

Johannes Mehserle's sentence for killing Oscar Grant has been decried as less than Michael Vick was given for killing dogs.

Nov 9, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Guantánamo at Home? Guantánamo at Home?

Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, are a great many of America’s domestic prisons also beyond the rule of law?

Nov 8, 2010 / TomDispatch

Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?

Guantánamo, Exception or Rule? Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?

Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, a great many of America’s domestic prisons also routinely abuse inmates and in actual practice are often beyond the rule of law.

Nov 8, 2010 / Chase Madar

The Prop 19 Paper Chase

The Prop 19 Paper Chase The Prop 19 Paper Chase

Could the federal government prevent California from legalizing pot? Many experts just say no.

Oct 29, 2010 / Neima Jahromi

Nativists Get a Tea-Party Makeover

Nativists Get a Tea-Party Makeover Nativists Get a Tea-Party Makeover

In California and Arizona, the anti-immigrant radical right is using the Tea Party to recreate itself.

Oct 28, 2010 / Gaiutra Bahadur

Sharron Angle vs. Joy Behar: It’s On Sharron Angle vs. Joy Behar: It’s On

The Nation's Ari Melber takes apart Tea Party candidates' relationship to the media and what it means for the Democrats on the eve of the midterm election.

Oct 27, 2010 / Press Room

Judging the War Crimes Tribunal

Judging the War Crimes Tribunal Judging the War Crimes Tribunal

The International Criminal Court has had setbacks—but it's already having an impact.

Oct 27, 2010 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

The Impasse: On Martin Solares The Impasse: On Martin Solares

The Black Minutes, a nuanced neo-noir, conveys how narco-violence has leached the Mexican justice system of meaning.

Oct 27, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Natasha Wimmer

College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America

College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America College Student Takes On One of the Most Dangerous Jobs In America

Marisol Valles Garcia's story casts new attention on the state of Mexico's drug wars.

Oct 27, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

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