KBR’s Rape Problem KBR’s Rape Problem
Three women contractors raped in Iraq testify before a Senate committee: why has the Justice Department failed to prosecute crimes like these?
Apr 17, 2008 / Karen Houppert
On the Books On the Books
A "rogue sociologist" gains unprecedented insight on the day-to-day workings of a Chicago gang.
Jan 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Ted Conover
The Voter ID Fraud The Voter ID Fraud
The conservatives ensconced on the Supreme Court are set to uphold draconian ID requirements on voters that will redefine electoral politics in America.
Jan 10, 2008 / Feature / Garrett Epps
Stars and Bars Stars and Bars
How did the American criminal justice system go so wrong?
Aug 9, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Lazare
In Praise of Red Tape In Praise of Red Tape
When lawmakers and the media failed to hold the Bush Administration to account, it was left to bureaucrats to defend the integrity of government.
Jun 21, 2007 / Chris Hayes
Shots in the Dark Shots in the Dark
When guns claim lives where any middle-class child might be, America mourns. But in barrios, projects and trailer parks, it's as if the crime never happened.
Jun 14, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge
Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice Gary Tyler’s Quest for Justice
Sports figures are joining the crusade to free a Louisiana man convicted as a teenager of a murder he didn't commit.
Mar 21, 2007 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Here Comes Another ‘Crime Wave’ Here Comes Another ‘Crime Wave’
Will any candidate have the fortitude to link America's crimes abroad with crime at home?
Mar 15, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
In Lieu of Flowers In Lieu of Flowers
Mourning a slain young mother in New Orleans, the only way to dignify her death is to try to create real justice here.
Mar 13, 2007 / Feature / Billy Sothern
Putting Science in the Dock Putting Science in the Dock
Judges' ability to discriminate against expert witnesses has ended up empowering large corporations.
Mar 12, 2007 / Feature / Barry Yeoman