Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD
Newly implemented reforms don't do enough to reverse a massive increase in the frisking of minority youths in the Los Angeles community.
Jul 19, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People
Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature /
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge
Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.
Jul 15, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show
Judging Sonia Sotomayor Judging Sonia Sotomayor
As the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor kick off, The Nation interviews Slate's Dahlia Lithwick for a preview.
Jul 13, 2009 / Video / The Nation Video
New Evidence Surfaces in Post-Katrina Crimes New Evidence Surfaces in Post-Katrina Crimes
Television news reports are casting new light on the violence that flourished in New Orleans in the anarchic days after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Jul 11, 2009 / Feature / A.C. Thompson
Karl Rove Finally Goes Under Oath Karl Rove Finally Goes Under Oath
The Nation's Chris Hayes talks about the Panetta revelations about the CIA and Karl Rove's recent testimony over the US attorney firings scandal.
Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed? Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed?
The Alex Sanchez case raises troubling new questions about the war on gangs.
Jul 7, 2009 / Editorial / Tom Hayden
Alex Sanchez Denied Bail Alex Sanchez Denied Bail
A federal magistrate denied Alex Sanchez bail in his gang conspiracy trial, but the prosecution entered a surprisingly "weak" case, according to defense counsel.
Jul 2, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Mirror Man Mirror Man
Michael Jackson's fame and fortune ensured he had few barriers to the pursuit of whatever Mad Hatter fancy seized him--including his made-to-order kids.
Jul 1, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams