Why Aiyana Jones Matters Why Aiyana Jones Matters
Increased militarization of police forces led to the 7-year-old’s death. It’s time we all recognize that.
Jun 19, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol
Michelle Bachmann led a protest against immigration reform, but her argument is faulty.
Jun 19, 2013 / George Zornick
America’s Surveillance Net America’s Surveillance Net
There is a revolution afoot—one that is being carried out by the government against the fundamental law of the land.
Jun 19, 2013 / Jonathan Schell
Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’ Government Spying: Why You Can’t ‘Just Trust Us’
For proof that the current surveillance programs are ripe for abuse, Americans need only look at what preceded them.
Jun 19, 2013 / Marcy Wheeler
{Young}ist Takes Root {Young}ist Takes Root
A new media community takes root.
Jun 19, 2013 / StudentNation / Queen Arsem-O’Malley and StudentNation
Ending the NSA’s State of Secrecy Ending the NSA’s State of Secrecy
Our checks and balances have broken down. It’s time to rein in the national security complex.
Jun 19, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Peeping Press: Understanding the Male Media Gaze The Peeping Press: Understanding the Male Media Gaze
Let's remember: ogling isn't journalism.
Jun 19, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Game Six: The Sequel Game Six: The Sequel
The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs put on a game for the ages, reminding me of a similar one almost twenty-seven years ago.
Jun 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Last Unfinished Page: On Euclides da Cunha The Last Unfinished Page: On Euclides da Cunha
A portrait of the journalist and intellectual who championed the caboclos of the young Brazilian republic.
Jun 18, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Lorna Scott Fox
Roberts’s Rules of Order Roberts’s Rules of Order
Marcia Coyle’s damning study of the Roberts Court’s conservative agenda.
Jun 18, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell