Civil Society at Ground Zero Civil Society at Ground Zero
Occupy Wall Street has exposed a system that regards people as disposable, but not usually so literally.
Nov 22, 2011 / Rebecca Solnit
Former Seattle Police Chief: OWS Reveals the Militarization of Our Police Forces Former Seattle Police Chief: OWS Reveals the Militarization of Our Police Forces
In reaction to escalation of the "wars" on drugs and terror, police forces throughout the country have rapidly militarized.
Nov 18, 2011 / Press Room
VIDEO: Arrests at Occupy Wall Street VIDEO: Arrests at Occupy Wall Street
At least 175 people were arrested during a concerted action to shut down New York's financial district.
Nov 17, 2011 / Francis Reynolds
VIDEO: Arrests at Occupy Wall Street VIDEO: Arrests at Occupy Wall Street
Around 175 people were arrested during a concerted action to shut down New York's financial district.
Nov 17, 2011 / Francis Reynolds
Former Seattle Police Chief: Police Forces ‘Haven’t Learned From Our Mistakes’ Former Seattle Police Chief: Police Forces ‘Haven’t Learned From Our Mistakes’
Drawing on his own struggle to ethically police Seattle's WTO protests in the 1990s, former Seattle Police Chief Stamper urges police forces to strike an appropriate balance betwee...
Nov 16, 2011 / Press Room
Police Surveillance in the Digital Age: 24/7, Without a Warrant Police Surveillance in the Digital Age: 24/7, Without a Warrant
That's what the Obama administration is arguing for, in a crucial case now before the Supreme Court.
Nov 16, 2011 / David Cole
Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes
There is a message here about masculine privilege.
Nov 16, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
At Zuccotti Park, Police Protect the One Percent At Zuccotti Park, Police Protect the One Percent
Attacks on peaceful protesters rarely make the police or government look anything but weak and cowardly.
Nov 15, 2011 / Laurie Penny
Werner Herzog Goes ‘Into The Abyss’ of Capital Punishment Werner Herzog Goes ‘Into The Abyss’ of Capital Punishment
Herzog’s film, which debuts today, opens at a time when debate over capital punishment has taken on renewed urgency.
Nov 11, 2011 / Ari Berman
Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests
Two coasts and two riots: a frat riot and a cop riot. Each riot, an indelible mark of shame on their respective institutions.
Nov 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin