Politics

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On Principle: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Profile in Courage On Principle: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Profile in Courage

In an overlooked, once-anonymous article from her student days, Biden’s nominee emphasized the human impact of law on the most hated people in America.

Mar 18, 2022 / JoAnn Wypijewski

The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky

The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky The Loathsome Hypocrisy of Republicans Who Now Applaud Volodymyr Zelensky

When congressional Republicans had a chance to impeach and convict Trump for blackmailing Zelensky, 247 of them refused.

Mar 18, 2022 / John Nichols

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

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