Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence
He has quietly and diligently mined the law to return history and humanity to the court. Obama would do well to name someone like him.
May 1, 2009 / Aziz Huq
Flawed Flu Prescription Flawed Flu Prescription
It's easy enough for the government to tell people to stay home or keep their kids home from school if they have flu symptoms--but what if they can't afford to miss work?
May 1, 2009 / Heather Boushey
Jeremy Tyler, Euro-Pro Jeremy Tyler, Euro-Pro
A promising young athlete causes a furor because he's leaving high school to play pro basketball. What's so wrong with that?
Apr 30, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin and Billy Buntin
Through a Lens Starkly Through a Lens Starkly
A rash of teen "sexting" has turned educators and law enforcement officials into instant oglers, hunting for crimes where none are intended.
Apr 29, 2009 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Rights, Not Raids Rights, Not Raids
Clearer rights for immigrants and jobs for workers hard-hit by the recession will go a long way to reduce competition and fear.
Apr 29, 2009 / David Bacon and Bill Ong Hing
Better Living Through Torture Better Living Through Torture
I should have been a member of the torture creative class, because now I would be having a good life.
Apr 29, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State? How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State?
Campus Progress' interactive map highlights how students would benefit from Obama's planned expansion of the Pell Grant program.
Apr 29, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
GOP: Blame Dems for Torture Too GOP: Blame Dems for Torture Too
The Nation's Chris Hayes points out the absurdity of the double-sided GOP response to the release of Bush-era torture memos.
Apr 28, 2009 / Countdown
100 Days of Cable News at Its Worst 100 Days of Cable News at Its Worst
This video features a dirty dozen collection of media moments from Obama's first 100 days, now you can vote for the worst.
Apr 28, 2009 / Media Matters for America
SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters
A report from the front lines of the civil rights battle in Greenwood, Mississippi—a very dangerous place to be.
Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / Howard Zinn