Law

The Movement for Peace and Justice in Mexico The Movement for Peace and Justice in Mexico

Mexican poet and activist Javier Sicilia lost his son to a drug cartel. Now he’s part of a movement to end the drug wars.

Jun 5, 2012 / Umar Farooq and Connor Guy

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court

What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?

Jun 1, 2012 / David Cole

How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?

How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison? How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?

A new database is being called the “Wikipedia of Innocence” for its unprecedented look at wrongful convictions.

May 30, 2012 / Liz Webster

Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot

The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?

May 30, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote

Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out

It raises the question, why were these people arrested in the first place?

May 25, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act

Jurisdictions that repeatedly violated voting rights during the Jim Crow era now want to get rid of federal scrutiny. They’re not ready.

May 24, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Military Detention for Journalists

Military Detention for Journalists Military Detention for Journalists

Why did Obama administration lawyers refuse to discount the possibility, even for First Amendment–protected speech?

May 23, 2012 / David Cole

Honduras: Which Side Is the US On?

Honduras: Which Side Is the US On? Honduras: Which Side Is the US On?

In the name of fighting drugs, the Obama administration has allied itself with a corrupt coup regime.

May 22, 2012 / Feature / Dana Frank

GOP Super PACs Dominate Early Ads With Lies GOP Super PACs Dominate Early Ads With Lies

Conservative Super PACs are outraising and outspending the liberal ones. And they are spreading lies. 

May 22, 2012 / Ben Adler

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