Brooklyn Is America’s Next Shot at Electing a Progressive Prosecutor Brooklyn Is America’s Next Shot at Electing a Progressive Prosecutor
Reform comes first and foremost in the Democratic primary.
Sep 11, 2017 / Jake Bittle
The UNC Board Bans a Prominent Civil-Rights Center From Litigating The UNC Board Bans a Prominent Civil-Rights Center From Litigating
Under a new policy, the University of North Carolina’s Center for Civil Rights is forbidden from representing minority and low-income clients in court.
Sep 11, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia Too Many Americans Think Patriotism Means Racism and Xenophobia
And our communities are facing hate violence at levels that rival the aftermath of 9/11 as a consequence.
Sep 11, 2017 / Suman Raghunathan
Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him? Who Is Felix Sater, and Why Is Donald Trump So Afraid of Him?
This mob-linked operator and ex-con could be the key to the Russiagate investigation.
Sep 8, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers We Need to Fight for All Undocumented Migrants, Not Just Dreamers
Distinctions about who is more “deserving” or “patriotic” are invidious—all migrants are rights-bearing human beings.
Sep 8, 2017 / Sujatha Fernandes
How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist How 1 Undocumented Student Became an Immigration Activist
The Hope CommUnity Center told Eli that she had a voice and that her voice needed to be heard rather than stifled by fear.
Sep 8, 2017 / StudentNation / Zach Daniels
The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.
Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation Over 5 Million Families in America Are at Risk of Being Divided by Deportation
Trump’s elimination of DACA is just part of his administration’s attack on undocumented immigrants.
Sep 8, 2017 / Robert Greenwald
With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs With DACA Gone, Black Immigrants Find Themselves in the Crosshairs
Black undocumented immigrants are detained and deported at disproportionate rates. So black DACA recipients are particularly fearful.
Sep 7, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For? What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For?
It’s time to reconsider whether the United States is really a force for good in the Middle East.
Sep 7, 2017 / Danny Sjursen