Politics

Covid University Students

A Lesson in Solidarity A Lesson in Solidarity

Tenure gives more protection on campus. Can faculty use it help their students?

Mar 18, 2022 / StudentNation / Sunny Yan

The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice

The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice The “State Secrets” Privilege Is a Tool of Injustice

Nothing in the Constitution’s text supports a state secrets privilege—in fact, it runs counter to upholding a government by the consent of the governed.

Mar 18, 2022 / Bruce Fein

An Overhaul of Prison Health Care Is Long Overdue

An Overhaul of Prison Health Care Is Long Overdue An Overhaul of Prison Health Care Is Long Overdue

Attempts to improve care for a wide range of chronic conditions have stalled, leaving incarcerated people to suffer. 

Mar 17, 2022 / Victoria Law

Displaced

Displaced Displaced

At least 2 million Ukrainians have become refugees since the beginning of the Russian invasion, with more people fleeing every day.

Mar 17, 2022 / OppArt / Salley Mavor

Zelensky speaking in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke Volodymyr Zelensky Is Not a Comedian—and That’s No Joke

A belated review of Servant of the People that may turn into an obituary.

Mar 16, 2022 / Barbara Garson

How to Avoid a New Cold War

How to Avoid a New Cold War How to Avoid a New Cold War

A world of mutual security may still be conceivable.

Mar 16, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

New York City

United by Difference in New York City United by Difference in New York City

Hurricane Irma forced my family to leave our home, but new friends in NYC helped me feel like I belong.

Mar 16, 2022 / StudentNation / Dominique de Castro

What Actually Killed Breonna Taylor?

What Actually Killed Breonna Taylor? What Actually Killed Breonna Taylor?

Mounting evidence suggests that a redevelopment effort in Louisville contributed to the deadly raid on Taylor’s home.

Mar 16, 2022 / David Helps

Stand With Ukraine

Stand With Ukraine Stand With Ukraine

New York City rallies in support of peace. Times Square, March 5, 2022.

Mar 15, 2022 / OppArt / George de Castro-Day

Ana María Archila poses for a photograph.

New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition

Though the role has little power, in recent years the state’s governors-in-waiting have often moved up. Can Ana María Archila make the road from activist to statewide office?

Mar 15, 2022 / Ross Barkan

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