The Haves and Have-Nots of Big Data The Haves and Have-Nots of Big Data
A “global firewall” is redrawing lines between countries—and people.
Jun 5, 2019 / Matthew Longo
A Trans Asylum Seeker Dies After Pleading to ICE for Medical Care A Trans Asylum Seeker Dies After Pleading to ICE for Medical Care
In a disturbing pattern, ICE won’t even count Johana Medina Leon’s death among those that occurred in its custody.
Jun 4, 2019 / Nathan Craig and Margaret Brown Vega
3-D Chess? We Just Want Nancy Pelosi to Connect the Dots. 3-D Chess? We Just Want Nancy Pelosi to Connect the Dots.
Progressives shouldn’t believe in unknowable plans on faith.
Jun 4, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Don’t Just Pack the Court. Reimagine It. Don’t Just Pack the Court. Reimagine It.
It’s easy to understand the appeal of simply adding two (or four or six) liberal justices. But that’s just one potential reform, and this is a moment when all options should be on ...
Jun 4, 2019 / Joshua Holland
Take Action Now: Stop the Tide of Gun Violence Take Action Now: Stop the Tide of Gun Violence
Get involved with the grassroots movement for gun control, plus show your support for holding Big Tech accountable.
Jun 4, 2019 / NationAction
Force-Feeding Is Cruel, Painful, and Degrading—and American Prisons Won’t Stop Force-Feeding Is Cruel, Painful, and Degrading—and American Prisons Won’t Stop
In a Colorado supermax facility, hunger-striking inmates have been force-fed and barred from sharing their ordeal with the outside world. A prisoner breaks his silence for the firs...
Jun 4, 2019 / Feature / Aviva Stahl
Robert Mueller, American Sphinx Robert Mueller, American Sphinx
Insufficient evidence is not evidence of insufficiency...or something.
Jun 4, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
Navigating Freedom With Cass Sunstein Navigating Freedom With Cass Sunstein
When nudges won’t set you free.
Jun 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn
Crocodile Tears Crocodile Tears
Government inaction continues as gun deaths mount.
Jun 3, 2019 / OppArt / Martin Rowson
A Man’s Guide to Abortion A Man’s Guide to Abortion
You don’t have to be a woman to stand up for reproductive rights.
Jun 3, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt