Law

Leigh Goodmark

Leigh Goodmark on “Imperfect Victims” and the Need for Abolition Feminism Leigh Goodmark on “Imperfect Victims” and the Need for Abolition Feminism

A conversation with lawyer and advocate Leigh Goodmark on her new book about the criminalization of survivors and the promise of abolition feminism.

Feb 2, 2023 / Q&A / Victoria Law

Having More Women on the Federal Courts Is Long Overdue

Having More Women on the Federal Courts Is Long Overdue Having More Women on the Federal Courts Is Long Overdue

In a well-functioning democracy, representation matters not only in the legislative and executive branches of government but also in the courts.

Feb 1, 2023 / Michele Goodwin

Cops Lynched Tyre Nichols Because They Knew They Could

Cops Lynched Tyre Nichols Because They Knew They Could Cops Lynched Tyre Nichols Because They Knew They Could

All police, regardless of race or background, are employed to uphold a system conceived by white people, for white people, that operates to oppress Black people.

Jan 31, 2023 / Elie Mystal

When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter? When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss the NBA, race and sports, and the police murder of Tyre Nichols.

Jan 30, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Protesters blocking traffic

The Killing of Tyre Nichols Is an Indictment of the Entire Political System The Killing of Tyre Nichols Is an Indictment of the Entire Political System

After BLM and the George Floyd protests, the bipartisan elite embraced bolstering police power.

Jan 30, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Gun Control, Now!

Gun Control, Now! Gun Control, Now!

The Monterey Park shooting left 10 dead and 10 injured, and it was the 33rd mass shooting of 2023.

Jan 30, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Kathy Hochul on stage in front of a projected American flag

Kathy Hochul Can’t Govern Like Andrew Cuomo. Why Would She Want To? Kathy Hochul Can’t Govern Like Andrew Cuomo. Why Would She Want To?

The New York governor picked a fight with liberals and the left over a judicial nomination—and she’s losing.

Jan 30, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Meet Dennis Oya, Patient Zero of the TB Outbreak Sweeping Washington’s Prisons

Meet Dennis Oya, Patient Zero of the TB Outbreak Sweeping Washington’s Prisons Meet Dennis Oya, Patient Zero of the TB Outbreak Sweeping Washington’s Prisons

A Nation investigation into the latest deadly side effect of mass incarceration.

Jan 30, 2023 / Feature / Katharine S. Walter

Victor Navasky speaking on stage

Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius Victor Navasky: A Generous, Mischievous, Endlessly Entertaining Genius

The Nation’s former publisher remembers his former partner and lifelong friend.

Jan 27, 2023 / Obituary / Hamilton Fish

California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns

California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns California Has Been Consumed by America’s Addiction to Guns

The state is reeling after a week of mass shootings that underscores the bloody price we pay for our worship of guns.

Jan 27, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

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