Law

Investigating Bush’s Crimes Investigating Bush’s Crimes

It's unclear how Congress and the White House will proceed on the question of bringing Bush administration officials to justice. But the momentum is building.

Feb 18, 2009 / Feature / Scott Horton

Iraq’s Invisible Refugees Iraq’s Invisible Refugees

Hardship and haunting memories mark the lives of the 2 million Iraqis in exile.

Feb 18, 2009 / Feature / Ann Jones

Your Valentine, Made in Prison Your Valentine, Made in Prison

This Valentine's Day you might want to steer clear of Victoria's Secret, unless you like your lingerie made by prisoners.

Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Beth Schwartzapfel

Screwed by the Fine Print Screwed by the Fine Print

Hidden in the fine print of credit card agreements, patient consent forms and job contracts is an arbitration clause that deprives you of your rights. Congress needs to fix that.

Feb 10, 2009 / Feature / Kia Franklin

The People’s Sheriff of Chicago The People’s Sheriff of Chicago

A tenant protest compels Cook County's Tom Dart to suspend foreclosure evictions.

Feb 4, 2009 / Feature / John Conroy

Rockefeller Drugs Laws: Ripe for Reform Rockefeller Drugs Laws: Ripe for Reform

New York activists who oppose the state's repressive drug laws are optimistic about the new political landscape but unsure of whether politicians will embrace the necessary radical...

Jan 23, 2009 / Feature / Sarah Arnold

A Matter of Justice A Matter of Justice

Obama declines to "criminalize policy differences"--but what about holding lawbreakers to account?

Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors

Holding Bush Accountable Holding Bush Accountable

Obama cannot let former Bush administration officials get away with breaking the law without violating his own oath of office.

Jan 15, 2009 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman

The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense

The Nation's Washington editor Chris Hayes points out the missing pieces in Dick Cheney's defense of torture at Guantánamo Bay.

Jan 14, 2009 / Countdown

Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer

These groups can help.

Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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