Court: Feingold’s Right On Wiretaps, Censure, Bush — and Obama Court: Feingold’s Right On Wiretaps, Censure, Bush — and Obama
It's time for the naysayers to wake up and smell the Bill of Rights.
Apr 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Courting Judges Courting Judges
Obama has been slow to block the rightward charge of the federal judiciary, but he's begun to show signs of spunk.
Apr 1, 2010 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Plaudits for Nation writers; growing interest in instant runoff voting; xenophobia in Greece.
Apr 1, 2010 / The Editors
Marijuana, Boom and Bust Marijuana, Boom and Bust
As laws and DEA enforcement strategies change, so, too, do the fortunes of Northern California's Humboldt County.
Mar 31, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified? The Gilbert Arenas Judgment: “Privilege” Personified?
When Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas escaped jail time, many started to howl at the moon. They should save their outrage.
Mar 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform
Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.
Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones Step Toward Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones
Score one for Senator Al Franken. Thanks to him, Jamie Leigh Jones, a former KBR employee who alleges she was gang raped by her coworkers will get her day in court.
Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Immigrants Demand Reform, Now Immigrants Demand Reform, Now
Tens of thousands of immigrants rallied in Washington, DC, this weekend to push stalling lawmakers to take action on legalization and end deportations.
Mar 24, 2010 / Gaiutra Bahadur
Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?
Melissa Harris-Lacewell explains why Obama is not talking about race and what it means for African Americans.
Mar 24, 2010 / GRITtv
Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time
Around the country, the temperature in immigrant communities is rising--and on Sunday, Washington, DC, felt the heat.
Mar 18, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson