The Drug War Touched My Life: Why I’m Fighting Back The Drug War Touched My Life: Why I’m Fighting Back
A former cop, a former prisoner, the daughter of a marijuana caregiver who died in custody and others speak out against the war on cannabis.
Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Various Contributors
How Long Will New York City’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Reforms Remain in Legal Limbo? How Long Will New York City’s ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Reforms Remain in Legal Limbo?
Yesterday, the city took their fight to keep the controversial policy to a federal appeals court—and civil rights advocates pushed back.
Oct 30, 2013 / Nick Pinto
A Spouse at Goldman Sachs A Spouse at Goldman Sachs
It’s tyranny, says Cruz. He’s fought Obamacare with great endurance. We must repeal—so says this man Who’s covered by his wife’s insurance.
Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana Why It’s Always Been Time to Legalize Marijuana
Let’s put an end to the “war on drugs” that has ruined so many lives.
Oct 30, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts Bill de Blasio Is Not Afraid of Red Scare Ghosts
The Democratic candidate for New York mayor confronts the dark legacy of a federal employee loyalty program.
Oct 30, 2013 / Landon R.Y. Storrs
Former Prosecutor to Jurors: Nullify! Former Prosecutor to Jurors: Nullify!
Paul Butler used to send people to prison for drugs. Now he supports letting guilty drug offenders go.
Oct 30, 2013 / Liliana Segura
Comix Nation Comix Nation
Oct 30, 2013 / Jen Sorensen
‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen ‘Dissent’ and the Center for American Progress: Liberalism’s Bullpen
Two critical institutions of American liberalism just celebrated birthdays. Here’s wishing them many happy returns.
Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Dump the ‘Redskins’ Slur! Dump the ‘Redskins’ Slur!
For decades, Native Americans have fought to change the NFL team’s name. Now, finally, there’s a groundswell for change.
Oct 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Writing as Woman’s Work Writing as Woman’s Work
The devaluation of “content” is bad for readers and for democracy.
Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Patricia J. Williams