Law

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection

The agency, which oversees Border Patrol, is one of the most opaque and unaccountable in our government.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

President Donald Trump

Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants Are a Gift for Bad Bosses

Protecting the rights of the most vulnerable workers is about to get significantly harder—and that’s bad for all workers.

Apr 24, 2017 / Terri Gerstein

No Muslim Ban

The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy

But progressives must continue to take to the streets—and push Democrats to offer a real alternative.

Apr 24, 2017 / John Nichols

Arkansas execution of Ledell Lee

Why Is Arkansas Rushing to Execute Its Prisoners? Why Is Arkansas Rushing to Execute Its Prisoners?

The overseers of our capital punishment system are increasingly standing alone. 

Apr 21, 2017 / Jess McHugh

Why Are Bureaucrats—Not Judges—Deciding Whether Terminally Ill Prisoners Die Behind Bars?

Why Are Bureaucrats—Not Judges—Deciding Whether Terminally Ill Prisoners Die Behind Bars? Why Are Bureaucrats—Not Judges—Deciding Whether Terminally Ill Prisoners Die Behind Bars?

This is not how our “compassionate release” system is supposed to work.

Apr 21, 2017 / Robert Greenwald and Mary Price

Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday

Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday Undocumented Bakers Are Planning ‘A Day Without Bread’ This Friday

The workers at New York City’s Tom Cat Bakery are asking consumers to show their support at the dining table.

Apr 20, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Medical Marijuana

How Congress Could Give Trump the Green Light to Go After Medical Marijuana How Congress Could Give Trump the Green Light to Go After Medical Marijuana

The government shutdown fight has big implications for medical marijuana patients. 

Apr 20, 2017 / George Zornick

Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly

An O’Reilly Defender An O’Reilly Defender

“I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.” —Donald Trump The president’s defending Bill, However grim the charges are. No flip-flop there: Trump’s plainly said That groping’s fine if…

Apr 20, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Jeff Sessions at a news conference

The Problem With How Jeff Sessions Talks About Crime The Problem With How Jeff Sessions Talks About Crime

He’s making unfounded claims about the relationship between crime rates and scrutiny of law enforcement.

Apr 20, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

‘Trump Is Just Tearing Off the Mask’: An Interview with Eric Foner

‘Trump Is Just Tearing Off the Mask’: An Interview with Eric Foner ‘Trump Is Just Tearing Off the Mask’: An Interview with Eric Foner

The esteemed American historian talks about his new book, the politics of history, and the meaning of “a usable past.”

Apr 18, 2017 / Feature / Richard Kreitner

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