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In 2016, I’m casting my vote for a woman. Not because she’s guaranteed to be the most feminist candidate, but because I’m fed up.

But I’m not giving up on this precious, important city. America shouldn’t either.

Reliance on the criminal justice system as the primary solution to intimate partner violence is a long-standing point of debate in the movement to end it.

In the name of homeland security, the US has spent seven years and untold dollars silencing one man.

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, de Blasio gives his views on how to tackle economic inequality.

Resistance is growing, and with good reason—test mania delivers few benefits and often harms the students it’s meant to help. 

Media observers horrified at the thought of a Koch takeover of the Tribune Company are more sanguine about Murdoch. What are they thinking?

Progressive activists can learn important lessons from a successful grassroots campaign against transit racism.

The most radical thing a person can be is herself—without apology or explanation.

As the hunger strike approaches its 100th day on May 17, 100 prisoners are refusing food.