Will ‘Dima’s Law’ Lead to a New Cold War? Will ‘Dima’s Law’ Lead to a New Cold War?
For Americans who understand the importance of a cooperative U.S.-Russia relationship, 2012 was a disturbing year.
Jan 3, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Gun Control and Congress Gun Control and Congress
Democrats introduced a gun control bill on the first day of the new Congress. But can they overcome the NRA?
Jan 2, 2013 / George Zornick
Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women Blocking VAWA, The GOP Keeps Up the War on Women
Refusing to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, Republicans are leaving rape victims with few options.
Jan 2, 2013 / Erika Eichelberger
Obama’s Federal Judiciary Failures Obama’s Federal Judiciary Failures
Republicans have been blocking Obama's nominations—but the president’s refusal to fight back is part of the problem.
Jan 2, 2013 / Herman Schwartz
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Dangerous Rush to Legislate on Surveillance and Mental Health? Dean Spade [VIDEO] Dangerous Rush to Legislate on Surveillance and Mental Health? Dean Spade [VIDEO]
Involuntary mental health care and police profiling will not make the United States safer.
Dec 28, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today
Lincoln ordered the execution of thirty-eight Dakota Indians for rebellion—but never ordered the execution of Confederate officials or generals.
Dec 26, 2012 / Jon Wiener
The NRA and Gun Companies Stand to Profit From Newtown Tragedy The NRA and Gun Companies Stand to Profit From Newtown Tragedy
Americans are flocking to the stores to hoard weapons in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, and those sales are enriching the NRA.
Dec 24, 2012 / Lee Fang
This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll
Coverage of Newtown, the great Walmart walkout and 2012's most valuable progressives.
Dec 22, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Watching ‘The House I Live In’ on Rikers Island Watching ‘The House I Live In’ on Rikers Island
Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki is on a mission to show his Sundance-award winning movie, The House I Live In, to prisoners across the country. On a Friday in December, he went to New Yor...
Dec 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Liliana Segura
Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference
Wayne LaPierre failed to offer a reasonable alternative to gun control—and worse, made his opposition seem downright villainish.
Dec 21, 2012 / George Zornick