Law

MIA: News of Prison Toll MIA: News of Prison Toll

The media has ignored prisoner deaths suffered at American hands.

Jun 16, 2005 / Todd Gitlin

Bringing Human Rights Home Bringing Human Rights Home

The United States should respect international human rights standards within its own borders.

Jun 9, 2005 / Feature / Alan Jenkins and Larry Cox

In Re Newsweek: Which Side Are You On? In Re Newsweek: Which Side Are You On?

In its campaign against Newsweek, the Bush Administration seeks to undermine already faltering public confidence.

Jun 2, 2005 / Column / Eric Alterman

Torture in the US Gulag Torture in the US Gulag

Opposing US-sanctioned torture is today's great task.

Jun 2, 2005 / The Editors

Unintended Consequences Unintended Consequences

The story of Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun illustrates the value of a truly independent judiciary.

May 26, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Adam Haslett

Sweeping Up the Aliens Sweeping Up the Aliens

A trial that will begin on March 8 in Tucson, Ariz. may have far-reaching political and legal consequences throughout the United States.

May 24, 2005 / Feature / Mark Day

Twelve Die on the US Border Twelve Die on the US Border

A dozen deaths in three days marks the onset of the season of death along the US-Mexican border.

May 24, 2005 / Feature / Marc Cooper

High Noon on the Border High Noon on the Border

Immigration reform has a real chance of passing, and the nativist right is furious.

May 19, 2005 / Feature / Marc Cooper

The Missing Patriot Debate The Missing Patriot Debate

The case for a human rights-based opposition to the Patriot Act.

May 12, 2005 / Feature / David Cole

A Note on the Cover Story A Note on the Cover Story

An article likely to stir controversies of various kinds.

May 12, 2005 / The Editors

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