Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court
A bold and unapologetic guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law will step down, making way for Obama to appoint a replacement.
Apr 9, 2010 / John Nichols
The Surveillance Regime The Surveillance Regime
Under Obama, accountability for rights violations during the "war of terror" has been thin.
Apr 8, 2010 / The Editors
Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry
With official denials of incident involving U.S. pilots in Iraq called into question, shouldn't Congress seek all the facts, accountability?
Apr 6, 2010 / John Nichols
Court: Feingold’s Right On Wiretaps, Censure, Bush — and Obama Court: Feingold’s Right On Wiretaps, Censure, Bush — and Obama
It's time for the naysayers to wake up and smell the Bill of Rights.
Apr 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Courting Judges Courting Judges
Obama has been slow to block the rightward charge of the federal judiciary, but he's begun to show signs of spunk.
Apr 1, 2010 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Plaudits for Nation writers; growing interest in instant runoff voting; xenophobia in Greece.
Apr 1, 2010 / The Editors
Marijuana, Boom and Bust Marijuana, Boom and Bust
As laws and DEA enforcement strategies change, so, too, do the fortunes of Northern California's Humboldt County.
Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?
When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.
Mar 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.
Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones
Score one for Senator Al Franken. Thanks to him, Jamie Leigh Jones, a former KBR employee who alleges she was gang raped by her coworkers will get her day in court.
Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders