Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison
The human rights activist who has organized protests against the ban on female drivers will serve ten months in jail for the crime of "inciting a woman against her husband.&qu...
Jun 19, 2013 / Katha Pollitt
Why Aiyana Jones Matters Why Aiyana Jones Matters
Increased militarization of police forces led to the 7-year-old’s death. It’s time we all recognize that.
Jun 19, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol
Michelle Bachmann led a protest against immigration reform, but her argument is faulty.
Jun 19, 2013 / George Zornick
The New Economy Balance Sheet The New Economy Balance Sheet
A visionary approach to financial accounting could inject the values of fairness and sustainability into standard business practice.
Jun 19, 2013 / Bob Massie
America’s Surveillance Net America’s Surveillance Net
There is a revolution afoot—one that is being carried out by the government against the fundamental law of the land.
Jun 19, 2013 / Jonathan Schell
Noted Noted
Ari Berman on the Supreme Court's ruling in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Greg Mitchell on the US media and Syria, Dave Zirin on the protests in Brazil
Jun 19, 2013 / Various Contributors
Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’ Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’
For proof that the current surveillance programs are ripe for abuse, Americans need only look at what preceded them.
Jun 19, 2013 / Marcy Wheeler
Immortality Immortality
Online, no matter what I say My words will never go away. In cyberspace they’re there to stay. For that I thank the NSA.
Jun 19, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Iran’s Stunning Reform Victory Iran’s Stunning Reform Victory
In a clear challenge to hardliners, President-elect Hassan Rouhani vowed, ‘I have come to destroy extremism.’
Jun 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State
Jun 19, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow