UPDATE: US Supreme Court Halts Execution of Russell Bucklew UPDATE: US Supreme Court Halts Execution of Russell Bucklew
Medical evidence suggests Russell Bucklew's rare, birth defect could cause him to hemorrhage and gasp for air during a lethal injection.
May 21, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Pelé Said What? Pelé Said What?
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé has long loathed the political spotlight. He grabbed it this week to criticize the very World Cup he helped bring to his country.
May 20, 2014 / Dave Zirin
How the Media’s VA ‘Scandal’ Coverage Is Making the Same Old Mistakes How the Media’s VA ‘Scandal’ Coverage Is Making the Same Old Mistakes
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the media.
May 20, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Reining in the Surveillance State Reining in the Surveillance State
A host of troubling policies, including the prosecution of record numbers of journalists and whistleblowers, are proliferating unchecked.
May 20, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will GOP Leaders Block Another Immigration Measure? Will GOP Leaders Block Another Immigration Measure?
The Republican leadership is poised once again to back away from immigration reform, rather than take on the far right.
May 20, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People
In case after case, the Court is expanding the power of corporations and the very wealthy while making it harder for ordinary citizens to fight back.
May 20, 2014 / William Greider
When Guns Are Everywhere, Only People With Guns Will Have Guns When Guns Are Everywhere, Only People With Guns Will Have Guns
Fingers crossed they’re the good kind.
May 20, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
What Makes Ohio State the Most Unequal Public University in America? What Makes Ohio State the Most Unequal Public University in America?
Across the US, student debt is worst at schools with the highest-paid presidents.
May 19, 2014 / Jon Wiener
The University of Chicago Is Bidding for the Obama Library, but Activists Would Rather Have a Trauma Center The University of Chicago Is Bidding for the Obama Library, but Activists Would Rather Have a Trauma Center
Community groups say building a trauma in Chicago’s South Side would save lives.
May 19, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase The Iran-P5+1 Talks Enter a Tough New Phase
Patience is needed on all sides, and the US ought to make clear what sanctions relief Iran can expect once a deal is done.
May 19, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss