The Unexamined Privilege of David Brooks The Unexamined Privilege of David Brooks
The New York Times columnist fails to understand how the war on drugs disproportionately affects minorities and the poor.
Jan 14, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Trans Activist CeCe McDonald Was Released From Prison Today Trans Activist CeCe McDonald Was Released From Prison Today
The transgender woman and activist served nineteen months of a forty-one-month sentence.
Jan 13, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission? Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?
The Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman Tom Wheeler announces efforts to “do things differently.”
Jan 10, 2014 / Leticia Miranda
Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York? Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?
A new report shows that the unsolved homicide rate is far higher for black victims. The problem goes beyond the number of detectives in black neighborhoods.
Jan 10, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
We Need Privacy Laws for the Digital Era We Need Privacy Laws for the Digital Era
Updating the Fourth Amendment has been done before, to address the invention of cars, phones and GPS. It’s time to do it again.
Jan 8, 2014 / David Cole
How Boilerplate Contracts Strip Our Rights How Boilerplate Contracts Strip Our Rights
Almost every day, corporations seize them without our informed consent. The consumer protection bureau should put a stop to it.
Jan 8, 2014 / Theresa Amato
Removing the Judge Who Ruled ‘Stop and Frisk’ Unconstitutional Is a Blow to Justice Removing the Judge Who Ruled ‘Stop and Frisk’ Unconstitutional Is a Blow to Justice
An appeals court's unprecedented removal of Shira Scheindlin has sent a chilling message to other federal judges.
Jan 8, 2014 / Dan Wise
It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing
The returning William Bratton should recognize that the notorious policy has exacerbated discrimination, not improved safety.
Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
America’s Biggest Private Prison Company Now Offers Acupuncture America’s Biggest Private Prison Company Now Offers Acupuncture
You just have to go to jail first.
Jan 8, 2014 / Jessica Weisberg
Exposing Public Wickedness Is More American Than Apple Pie Exposing Public Wickedness Is More American Than Apple Pie
Throughout history, activists have proven that true patriotism demands a vigilant confrontation with government infamy.
Jan 7, 2014 / Robert Scheer