Civil rights

Justice for Sean Bell Justice for Sean Bell

Protesters decry acquittal of three New York City police officers on trial for firing 50 bullets at an unarmed man.

Apr 28, 2008 / The Nation Video and Brett Story

Toxic Toys Toxic Toys

As safety scandals dampen the public's appetite for cheap imports, the European Union is raising doubts about standards and oversight in the US toy industry.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Mark Schapiro

Fox Hunts Student Voters Fox Hunts Student Voters

Juliana Zuccaro and Kelly Kraus thought they were exercising their civic rights and responsibilities on August 31 when, as officers of the Network of Feminist Student Activists a...

Sep 23, 2004 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Identity Politics Identity Politics

While controversy rages across the country over whether computerized voting machines may result in lost or manipulated votes, there is another change in the election system this ...

Jul 29, 2004 / Feature / Tova Andrea Wang

How They Could Steal the Election This Time How They Could Steal the Election This Time

Electronic counts, unaudited touch-screen ballots, enhance opportunities for fraud.

Jul 29, 2004 / Feature / Ronnie Dugger

Counting Every Vote Counting Every Vote

The Democratic platform approved this week by convention delegates in Boston contains strong language regarding the party's commitment to protect the right of Americans to vote--...

Jul 29, 2004 / The Editors

Speaking for Ourselves Speaking for Ourselves

Seeking media justice--not just reform.

Oct 30, 2003 / Feature / Makani Themba and Nan Rubin

Let Freedom Roll Let Freedom Roll

Immigrants hit the road for civil rights.

Oct 9, 2003 / Feature / Julie Quiroz-Martínez

Justice Talking Justice Talking

In his memoir, Taking Liberties, Aryeh Neier emerges, almost despite himself, as a fascinating man.

Oct 2, 2003 / Books & the Arts / Scott L. Malcomson

Patriots vs. the Patriot Act Patriots vs. the Patriot Act

When Attorney General John Ashcroft felt obliged to go out campaigning in August in defense of the USA Patriot Act, his problem wasn't just what people were saying about the ac...

Sep 4, 2003 / Feature / David Sarasohn

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