Rep. John Lewis: ‘The Voting Rights Act Is Needed Now Like Never Before’ Rep. John Lewis: ‘The Voting Rights Act Is Needed Now Like Never Before’
Congress held its first hearing on the Voting Rights Act today, as states rush to implement new voter suppression laws.
Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman
Apps (and Maps) to End Sexual Violence Apps (and Maps) to End Sexual Violence
The advent of smart phones and social media has generated applications, some of them free, to prevent sexual violence.
Jul 17, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet
Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street Savoring Small Victories in the Fight to Rein in Wall Street
Elizabeth Warren celebrates the confirmation of Richard Cordray to head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Jul 17, 2013 / Chris Hayes
Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict Race, Law and the Zimmerman Verdict
The problem is not that Zimmerman was afforded the presumption of innocence. It is that Trayvon Martin was not—and that defendants who look like him are denied that right eve...
Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors
Egypt Rebels Egypt Rebels
The popular revolt against the incompetent Morsi government was inspiring—but the coup that followed sets a dangerous precedent.
Jul 17, 2013 / The Editors
Our Lives on the Line Our Lives on the Line
How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called on to respect are an open assault on our humanity?
Jul 17, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
The Year for Redemption The Year for Redemption
Afraid your record of sexual misconduct will ruin your electoral prospects? No problem!
Jul 17, 2013 / Calvin Trillin
North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays
An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.
Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman
Islamism After the Coup in Egypt Islamism After the Coup in Egypt
Egypt cannot have a future as a viable, pluralistic democracy without the Muslim Brotherhood’s participation.
Jul 17, 2013 / Mohamad Bazzi
The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies The MSM and the Snowden Affair: Where True Loyalty Lies
Why, to Beltway reporters, Glenn Greenwald is no Bob Woodward.
Jul 17, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman