Demanding Votes on Gun-Control Bills, John Lewis Leads a Sit-in of the House Demanding Votes on Gun-Control Bills, John Lewis Leads a Sit-in of the House
Lewis, Donna Edwards, Elizabeth Esty, and other Democrats promise to keep demanding action on gun violence.
Jun 22, 2016 / John Nichols
Why Is a Major Gun Manufacturer Trying to Seal Documents in the Sandy Hook Lawsuit? Why Is a Major Gun Manufacturer Trying to Seal Documents in the Sandy Hook Lawsuit?
Looming depositions might shine bright new line into how assault weapons are sold.
Jun 22, 2016 / George Zornick
VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes VIDEO: Half the Population of Syria Have Fled Their Homes
The US is not doing its part to take in those refugees.
Jun 22, 2016 / Brave New Films
Does the Law Decide What Rights Are Afforded to Uber Drivers—or Does Uber? Does the Law Decide What Rights Are Afforded to Uber Drivers—or Does Uber?
The company is offering union-like organization to its employees, which will keep them from accessing the full benefits of an actual union.
Jun 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen
This Is Precisely the Right Time for the Senate to Consider Judge Garland’s Supreme Court Nomination This Is Precisely the Right Time for the Senate to Consider Judge Garland’s Supreme Court Nomination
The American Bar Association has given President Obama’s pick its highest rating.
Jun 22, 2016 / John Nichols
Julian Assange Just Began His 5th Year Inside the Ecuadorian Embassy Julian Assange Just Began His 5th Year Inside the Ecuadorian Embassy
Each year of his confinement represents another strike against freedom of information.
Jun 21, 2016 / Carey Shenkman
The Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Could Decide the 2016 Election The Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Could Decide the 2016 Election
States with new voting restrictions have 70 percent of the electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
Jun 21, 2016 / Ari Berman
The MTA’s Ban on ‘Political’ Ads Has Turned It Into the Free-Speech Police The MTA’s Ban on ‘Political’ Ads Has Turned It Into the Free-Speech Police
Should the New York City transportation agency, and others across the nation, be in the business of deciding what riders are allowed to see?
Jun 21, 2016 / Allegra Kirkland
Talking Guns With a Glib Sociopath Talking Guns With a Glib Sociopath
Stop ignorantly scapegoating innocent guns.
Jun 21, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist) These Senators Want to Stop Terrorists From Buying Guns (Unless They Use Craigslist)
What’s the point of adding suspected terrorists to no-buy lists if background checks are still easily avoided?
Jun 20, 2016 / George Zornick