Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA
An experienced prosecutor who knows that prevention is the best crime-fighting strategy, Aborn has fought for drug-law reform and sensible gun-control.
Aug 24, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics
Americans who've been bringing guns to public meetings about healthcare reform are really just responding to a media-wide casting call for crazies.
Aug 21, 2009 / Dan Bischoff
Class, Not ‘Race’ Class, Not ‘Race’
No racial profiling took place with Henry Louis Gates Jr.; it's not the "teachable moment" for which many are so understandably eager.
Jul 29, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Blackwater Seeks Gag Order Blackwater Seeks Gag Order
The private security company, facing charges in a US court for killing and injuring Iraqis, is attempting to silence its victims and their lawyers.
Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise
Images and analysis from The Nation that capture the story of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as she makes history.
Jul 21, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD
Newly implemented reforms don't do enough to reverse a massive increase in the frisking of minority youths in the Los Angeles community.
Jul 19, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People
Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature /
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge
Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.
Jul 15, 2009 / The Daily Show
Judging Sonia Sotomayor Judging Sonia Sotomayor
As the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor kick off, The Nation interviews Slate's Dahlia Lithwick for a preview.
Jul 13, 2009 / The Nation Video