Law

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up? Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

There are many measures the president could take to restore civil liberties—if he wanted to.

Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / David K. Shipler

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning

The Justice Department has been ruthless in targeting those who bring hidden information into the public realm. 

Jan 23, 2013 / Chase Madar

NRA Debate Tips

NRA Debate Tips NRA Debate Tips

Afraid of big government taking away your guns? Here are six arguments you can use to defend yourself.

Jan 22, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence

The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence The Wrong Responses to Gun Violence

Will Obama's order to increase "school resource officers" funnel more of our students through the school-to-prison pipeline?

Jan 18, 2013 / The Nation

Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms

Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms Major Gun Company Begins Asking Customers to Fight Obama’s Proposed Reforms

Strum, Ruger & Co., one of the largest gun companies in America and a major benefator to the NRA, is now asking customers to help fight gun control. 

Jan 18, 2013 / Lee Fang

The Case of Aaron Swartz

The Case of Aaron Swartz The Case of Aaron Swartz

The prosecution of Aaron Swartz was about more than “hacking,” and we need to remember that.

Jan 18, 2013 / Michelle Dean

It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns

It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns It’s Not the Bad Guys—It’s the Guns

Let's face the truth: anyone with a gun can be a "bad guy." What we need is fewer guns, period.

Jan 16, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court

Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court Guns, Democracy and the Supreme Court

The Roberts Court has shifted away from the very collective values and ideas that will be necessary to enact—and uphold—crucial policies on guns and mental health.

Jan 16, 2013 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

This Is ‘Roe’ at 40

This Is ‘Roe’ at 40 This Is ‘Roe’ at 40

After taking some hits, the movement for abortion rights is pushing back—and has some new tricks up its sleeve.

Jan 16, 2013 / The Editors

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

Obama Goes Big on Gun Control Obama Goes Big on Gun Control

In policy and rhetoric, the president laid out a strong opening gambit on reducing gun violence.

Jan 16, 2013 / George Zornick

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