A Plea for Humanity at Rikers A Plea for Humanity at Rikers
Inmates and activists unite to stop prisoner abuse at Rikers Island Prison.
Aug 14, 2014 / Sarah Leonard
Reporter Arrested in Ferguson Rips Joe Scarborough for ‘Running His Mouth’ Reporter Arrested in Ferguson Rips Joe Scarborough for ‘Running His Mouth’
Famous TV host says reporters who don’t obey cops fast enough just want TV fame.
Aug 14, 2014 / Leslie Savan
How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency How the White House Tapes Sunk Nixon’s Presidency
In his new book, John Dean finally offers definitive answers to the questions “What did he know, and when did he know it?”
Aug 14, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri The Constitutional Crisis in Ferguson, Missouri
Why has the response to Michael Brown’s murder been to crack down on dissent and arrest journalists?
Aug 14, 2014 / John Nichols
Try It, You’ll Like It Try It, You’ll Like It
A little novelty can be a welcome thing.
Aug 14, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
How Media Passivity Is Service Journalism for the Powerful How Media Passivity Is Service Journalism for the Powerful
Eric on the latest books and CD's and Reed on media coverage of Ferguson, Missouri.
Aug 14, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Why Do These Cops Look Like Navy Seals? Why Do These Cops Look Like Navy Seals?
How the excessive militarization of the police has turned cops into counterinsurgents.
Aug 14, 2014 / Matthew Harwood
Tell President Obama: Stop Corporate Deserters Tell President Obama: Stop Corporate Deserters
Thanks to corporate inversions, many highly profitable companies are stiffing the United States government of billions of dollars that could be used to fund vital social programs. ...
Aug 14, 2014 / NationAction
Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret
The inside story of JPMorgan Chase’s landmark mortgage settlement
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / William D. Cohan
Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements? Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements?
Financial penalties are good. Personal accountability would be better.
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / The Editors