What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’ What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’
The outcome will effect far more than just the genetic test for breast cancer.
Jun 5, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy
California’s Great Prison Experiment California’s Great Prison Experiment
Following a landmark court ruling, the state is on deadline to release tens of thousands of people from prison. Is it succeeding?
Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Tim Stelloh
Protesters Shake Up North Carolina Legislature With Moral Monday Demonstrations Protesters Shake Up North Carolina Legislature With Moral Monday Demonstrations
Hundreds of activists are braving arrest weekly to protest the state’s assault on democracy and the social safety net.
Jun 5, 2013 / Phoebe Zerwick
Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion
Western media are characterizing the demonstrations as a clash between Islamism and secularism—but it’s government abuse of power that Turks are protesting.
Jun 5, 2013 / Jay Cassano
A Female President and the Power of Symbolism: A Response to Amy Schiller A Female President and the Power of Symbolism: A Response to Amy Schiller
I don’t have simplistic fantasies about being rescued from oppression by figureheads alone. But I also know that women and people of color are a threat to the status quo.
Jun 5, 2013 / Erica Brazelton
Demonstrations Test Turkey’s Lobbying Clout In Washington Demonstrations Test Turkey’s Lobbying Clout In Washington
Turkey's government has spent big bucks on DC lobbying firms and on travel junkets for politicians.
Jun 5, 2013 / Lee Fang
Hezbollah’s Gamble Hezbollah’s Gamble
The Lebanese militia is now deeply embroiled in the Syrian civil war, which has become part of a regional struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Jun 5, 2013 / Mohamad Bazzi
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Exit Bachmann, Stage Right Katrina vanden Heuvel: Exit Bachmann, Stage Right
The right-wing congressperson leaves a legacy of slander and bigotry that reflects the worst of American politics.
Jun 5, 2013 / Press Room
Revealed: Letters From Republicans Seeking Obamacare Money Revealed: Letters From Republicans Seeking Obamacare Money
It’s the height of hypocrisy: They call for repeal of the law but plead for its dollars on behalf of constituents.
Jun 5, 2013 / Lee Fang
Noted Noted
John Nichols on Frank Lautenberg, Matt Stroud on prison abuse in Pennsylvania, Jon Wiener on unpaid internships in the UK, the editors on the Bradley Manning trial
Jun 5, 2013 / Various Contributors