Law

The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control

The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control

It didn’t work in Afghanistan, so let’s do it in Mexico.

Mar 23, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon

Is Privacy Obsolete?

Is Privacy Obsolete? Is Privacy Obsolete?

Thanks to the revolution in digital technology, privacy is about to go the way of the eight-track player.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / David Cole

It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution

It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution

Corporations are not people, money is not speech, and votes must matter more than billionaires’ dollars.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols

Columbia Students to Lee Bollinger: Divest From Prisons Now!

Columbia Students to Lee Bollinger: Divest From Prisons Now! Columbia Students to Lee Bollinger: Divest From Prisons Now!

As of  last year, the university had $8 million invested in Corrections Corporation of America, as well as shares in other private security firms.

Mar 20, 2015 / Clare Sestanovich

This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts

This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts This Boutique Bakery Was Paying Its Workers Peanuts

According to a new lawsuit, the Filipino guest workers were subject to sixteen-hour shifts and abusive treatment at the hands of their bosses.

Mar 19, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere.

Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere. Where in America Are Black People Safe From Racism? Nowhere.

Starbucks’ “Race Together” campaign rings false as cases of police brutality multiply.

Mar 19, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job

Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job Immigrant Workers Are Being Deported for Getting Injured on the Job

A climate of impunity for employers, coupled with the threat of deportation, is forcing undocumented workers to bear the costs of injury and abuse.

Mar 17, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Portland Dusk

Why Can’t One of America’s Most ‘Progressive’ Cities Reform Its Police Force? Why Can’t One of America’s Most ‘Progressive’ Cities Reform Its Police Force?

Although the Department of Justice and the police bureau in Portland, Oregon, reached a “groundbreaking” settlement last year, residents say racial discrimination is a problem.

Mar 16, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering

Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering Workers Behind Ruthless and Effective Grassroots Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering

The LWC counters that their tactics have involved creative direct action, not conspiracy or extortion.

Mar 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad

Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad

Chris Hayes talks to a GOP congressman who wants to bring back the firing squad about the ethics of the death penalty.

Mar 12, 2015 / Chris Hayes

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