A Message From Trayvon Martin’s Father A Message From Trayvon Martin’s Father
This Father’s Day, join Trayvon Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, and add your name to this national petition demanding that all “Stand Your Ground” laws be re...
Jun 14, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Moustafa Bayoumi: Criminalizing Muslims Moustafa Bayoumi: Criminalizing Muslims
In the public imagination, September 11, 2001 marked the arrival of Islam in this country, bound to narratives of destruction and terror.
Jun 14, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Chris Hayes and Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Twilight of the Elites Chris Hayes and Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Twilight of the Elites
Have the elite leaders of our meritocratic society failed us?
Jun 14, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Jon Stewart Takes on Rick Scott’s Voter Suppression in Florida Jon Stewart Takes on Rick Scott’s Voter Suppression in Florida
Can The Daily Show do for voter suppression what Colbert has done for Super-PACS?
Jun 14, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Places Expiration Date on Democracy Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Places Expiration Date on Democracy
Even in offering Pennsylvanians free voter ID cards, it’s still a measure that places the right to vote in a plastic card rather than in the citizen.
Jun 14, 2012 / Brentin Mock
The New Obama Doctrine The New Obama Doctrine
Obama's plan for global war uses a variety of extra-legal methods including drones, civilian and proxy fighters, and cyber warfare.
Jun 14, 2012 / Nick Turse
Senators Suck Up to Jamie Dimon, Get Paid for It Senators Suck Up to Jamie Dimon, Get Paid for It
The head of America’s biggest bank testified before Congress on Wednesday, and demonstrated who is really in charge.
Jun 14, 2012 / George Zornick
If Elected, Will Romney Actually Fix Anything? If Elected, Will Romney Actually Fix Anything?
Mr. Fix-It is anything but.
Jun 14, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
NYPD’s Monitoring Of Muslim Students Sparks Indignation At NYU NYPD’s Monitoring Of Muslim Students Sparks Indignation At NYU
Earlier this year, an AP investigation revealed the NYPD surveillance of NYU's Islamic community, causing an uproar on campus and a demand that the university president denounce th...
Jun 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Harry Lee
Reform the NYPD Reform the NYPD
Take this pledge to demand increased transparency and accountability from the NYPD, and an end to discriminatory and abusive law enforcement.
Jun 14, 2012 / NationAction