Jamaal Bowman Knows Exactly How to Win the Next Fight Over Affirmative Action Jamaal Bowman Knows Exactly How to Win the Next Fight Over Affirmative Action
After a devastating Supreme Court decision, the House member and veteran educator has a plan that brings essential perspective to the defense of race-conscious admissions.
Jun 30, 2023 / John Nichols
The Remarkable Similarities of Gitmo and Israeli Military Courts The Remarkable Similarities of Gitmo and Israeli Military Courts
Guantánamo and Israeli military courts have the same goal: to make lawful systems of fair trial violations, torture, and arbitrary and indefinite detention.
Jun 30, 2023 / Ayah Kutmah
Affirmative Action—but Only for Military Academies Affirmative Action—but Only for Military Academies
In a footnote, the Supreme Court directs Black and brown advancement away from civilian universities and into a uniform.
Jun 29, 2023 / Spencer Ackerman
“A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent “A Tragedy for Us All”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Dissent
The justice did not mince words in her dissent of the conservative supermajority's decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Jun 29, 2023 / Ketanji Brown Jackson
The Supreme Court Has Killed Affirmative Action. Mediocre Whites Can Rest Easier. The Supreme Court Has Killed Affirmative Action. Mediocre Whites Can Rest Easier.
The court ended one of our most effective social justice policies because anything that isn’t seen to primarily benefit white people is anathema to this country.
Jun 29, 2023 / Elie Mystal for The Nation
In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case In Youth Courts, Teenage Judges Hear Your Case
With volunteers in middle and high school, approximately 1,400 teen courts in the US allow young people to be defended, prosecuted, and sentenced by their peers.
Jun 29, 2023 / StudentNation / Emily Aikens
From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration From Rikers Island to City Hall: Yusef Salaam’s Ultimate Exoneration
Falsely imprisoned as one of the “Central Park Five,” Yusef Salaam will likely become Harlem’s next city council member. His top antagonist, Donald Trump, is likely heading to pris...
Jun 28, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality The Anti-Abortion Movement Gets a Dose of Post-“Roe” Reality
A year after the Dobbs decision, some leaders in the movement are contending with the fact that abortion bans are more unpopular, and far less effective, than they expected.
Jun 28, 2023 / Amy Littlefield
The Supreme Court Has Foiled the GOP’s Latest Attempt to Destroy Democracy The Supreme Court Has Foiled the GOP’s Latest Attempt to Destroy Democracy
A 6-3 majority rebuffed an extremist Republican plot to subvert the electoral process.
Jun 28, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Introducing Elie Mystal’s New Podcast, “Contempt of Court” Introducing Elie Mystal’s New Podcast, “Contempt of Court”
The Nation’s favorite legal mind is here to fix America’s least democratic institution.
Jun 27, 2023 / Press Room