Why Ending the Ban on Women in Combat Is Good for All Women Why Ending the Ban on Women in Combat Is Good for All Women
Putting women on the frontlines is about much more than military policy.
Jan 25, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
We Are Undocumented America: Fighting for Immigration Reform in 2013 We Are Undocumented America: Fighting for Immigration Reform in 2013
Against the backdrop of record deportations, undocumented activists outline what it would take to make immigration reform both comprehensive and meaningful.
Jan 24, 2013 / Joshua Davis
A Rape a Minute, A Thousand Corpses a Year A Rape a Minute, A Thousand Corpses a Year
Hate crimes in America—and elsewhere—add up to the world’s longest war.
Jan 24, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit
Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative
When Manti Te’o told the world his girfriend had died, the media ran with the story without checking the facts. They’re doing it again.
Jan 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?
Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.
Jan 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up? Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?
There are many measures the president could take to restore civil liberties—if he wanted to.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / David K. Shipler
Old, Female and Homeless Old, Female and Homeless
Life on San Francisco’s streets for women over 50 is filled with hardships, small and large.
Jan 23, 2013 / Feature / Rose Aguilar
The ‘Sully’-ing of American Journalism The ‘Sully’-ing of American Journalism
Andrew Sullivan garners much attention for his bold moves as a blogger. But what about the quality of his judgments?
Jan 23, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Katrina vanden Heuvel: A Center-Left America Is Already Here Katrina vanden Heuvel: A Center-Left America Is Already Here
The majority of citizens support progressive agenda items like cuts in defense spending and higher taxes on the very rich.
Jan 23, 2013 / Press Room
Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning Government Persecution, From Aaron Swartz to Bradley Manning
The Justice Department has been ruthless in targeting those who bring hidden information into the public realm.
Jan 23, 2013 / Chase Madar