Law

Donald Trump says MS-13 gang members are animals

Gang Members Are Not ‘Animals’ Gang Members Are Not ‘Animals’

Trump’s dehumanizing language provides cover to his real goal: deporting black and Latino immigrants, including those with no criminal connections. 

May 23, 2018 / Julianne Hing

High school students call for anti-gun laws as they protest and rally in Washington Square Park, Friday April 20, 2018 in New York.

Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community Fight for an End to Gun Violence in Your Community

You can also call your representative in the House to demand they fight for net neutrality, and join the Poor People’s Campaign.

May 22, 2018 / NationAction

Medicare for All crowd

The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents The Democratic Wave Won’t Crest Without Progressive Insurgents

The progressive base of the Democratic Party is revolting against the centrist, big-money politics that have proved so ruinous.

May 22, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Blood Money

Blood Money Blood Money

Crazy greedy NRA.

May 21, 2018 / OppArt / Alessandra Mondolfi

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The History of Lynching and the Present of Policing The History of Lynching and the Present of Policing

A new documentary on Michael Brown comes just in time.

May 17, 2018 / Khalil Gibran Muhammad

Want to See How Biased Broken Windows Policing Is? Spend a Day in Court

Want to See How Biased Broken Windows Policing Is? Spend a Day in Court Want to See How Biased Broken Windows Policing Is? Spend a Day in Court

In New York City, the overwhelming majority of misdemeanor arraignments are of people of color.

May 17, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Teachers Are Witnessing an Uptick in Emotional Problems in Students Afraid of ICE

Teachers Are Witnessing an Uptick in Emotional Problems in Students Afraid of ICE Teachers Are Witnessing an Uptick in Emotional Problems in Students Afraid of ICE

A new film looks at the impact of aggressive ICE tactics.

May 17, 2018 / Brave New Films

Trump Administration

The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Assault on Our Words The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Assault on Our Words

Language is disappearing from government documents before our eyes—and that’s no accident.

May 17, 2018 / Karen J. Greenberg

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A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza A New Embassy in Jerusalem, an Old Struggle in Gaza

Amy Wilentz on the American embassy in Israel, Rachel Kushner on The Mars Room, and Patricia J. Williams on the legacy of lynching.

May 17, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Donald Trump Iran Deal

The Dangers of Withdrawing From the Iran Nuke Agreement: A Q&A With Richard Falk The Dangers of Withdrawing From the Iran Nuke Agreement: A Q&A With Richard Falk

Trump has undermined the reliability of multilateral diplomacy, compromised peaceful dispute resolution, and eroded the authority of international law.

May 16, 2018 / Q&A / Daniel Falcone

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