The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden
The WikiLeaks editor is not only fighting extradition in the sexual assault case. He’s also worried about potential conspiracy charges by a grand jury in Virginia.
Jul 7, 2011 / Tom Hayden
Judge Jeffrey Sutton, States’ Rights Advocate, Upholds Obamacare Judge Jeffrey Sutton, States’ Rights Advocate, Upholds Obamacare
In the Sixth Circuit, it was a George W. Bush–appointed disciple of Justice Scalia who cast the decisive vote to uphold the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.
Jul 5, 2011 / David Cole
The Supreme Court’s Video Game Ruling: Yes to Violence, No to Sex The Supreme Court’s Video Game Ruling: Yes to Violence, No to Sex
The unspoken answer that runs through Scalia’s opinion, and that of the Court down though the ages, is that violence is normal, while sex is obscene.
Jun 29, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Empire or Republic? Empire or Republic?
The Constitution alone cannot keep the US from fighting wars it shouldn't be involved in—like the one in Libya.
Jun 29, 2011 / The Editors
The War on Civil Liberties The War on Civil Liberties
As the US scales back the war in Afghanistan, shouldn't we be scaling back the sacrifices of civil liberties we've made here at home?
Jun 29, 2011 / David Cole
Jose Antonio Vargas and the DREAM Act Jose Antonio Vargas and the DREAM Act
After a career of blending into the crowd, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas has come out of hiding about his legal status and has vowed to only cover immigration issues.
Jun 28, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Should Wisconsin’s Justice Prosser Be Removed? Should Wisconsin’s Justice Prosser Be Removed?
Under Wisconsin state law, it is a felony to touch a judge, making it quite possible that David Prosser will be forced to resign.
Jun 28, 2011 / Press Room
For Undocumented Immigrants, Activism Can Invite a Deportation Threat For Undocumented Immigrants, Activism Can Invite a Deportation Threat
When undocumented immigrants like Jose Antonio Vargas "come out," it changes the debate over immigration—but at considerable personal risk.
Jun 28, 2011 / Courtney E. Martin
Should Wisconsin’s Justice Prosser Be Removed? Should Wisconsin’s Justice Prosser Be Removed?
Under Wisconsin state law, it is a felony to touch a judge, making it quite possible that David Prosser will be forced to resign.
Jun 28, 2011 / The Ed Show
Crackdown in Cairo Crackdown in Cairo
Family members of Egyptians killed during the revolution are protesting as a crucial trial keeps gettting postponed by a judge with ties to Mubarak.
Jun 28, 2011 / Feature / Sharif Abdel Kouddous