Law

Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal?

Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal? Is Glenn Greenwald a Criminal?

The Republican in charge of the House Intelligence Committee says journalists should be prosecuted for reports based on Edward Snowden’s leaks.

Feb 4, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege?

Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege? Has the NSA Wiretapping Violated Attorney-Client Privilege?

A document leaked by Edward Snowden, along with interviews with lawyers representing terrorism suspects, reveal a disturbing loophole in this once-sacred legal principle. 

Feb 4, 2014 / Nicolas Niarchos

There Have Already Been At Least 11 School Shootings This School Year

There Have Already Been At Least 11 School Shootings This School Year There Have Already Been At Least 11 School Shootings This School Year

Despite increased security programs, school shootings persist.

Feb 3, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public

One plaintiff also alleges that an officer charged her with drug possession on planted heroin.

Jan 31, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You?

Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You? Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You?

Lethal injection drug shortages have lawmakers scrambling for alternative execution methods.

Jan 30, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

Following through on a key campaign promise, de Blasio agrees to an inclusive reform process for stop-and-frisk—but does it matter?

Jan 30, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

The Torture That Flourishes From Gitmo to an American Supermax

The Torture That Flourishes From Gitmo to an American Supermax The Torture That Flourishes From Gitmo to an American Supermax

A civil rights attorney reports from the belly of the post-9/11 justice system. 

Jan 30, 2014 / Pardiss Kebriaei

Can Congress Oversee the NSA?

Can Congress Oversee the NSA? Can Congress Oversee the NSA?

It might have to reform itself, first. 

Jan 30, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

How the Myth of the ‘Negro Cocaine Fiend’ Helped Shape American Drug Policy

How the Myth of the ‘Negro Cocaine Fiend’ Helped Shape American Drug Policy How the Myth of the ‘Negro Cocaine Fiend’ Helped Shape American Drug Policy

In 1914, a racist fiction helped sell one of the nation’s first drug laws; 100 years later, it’s still with us.

Jan 29, 2014 / Carl L. Hart

New York’s Outrageous Attempt to Ban Academic BDS

New York’s Outrageous Attempt to Ban Academic BDS New York’s Outrageous Attempt to Ban Academic BDS

Is New York’s decision to take action against academic BDS an assault on the First Amendment?

Jan 29, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

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