How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us
Stevens was precisely the kind of justice that neither side wants appointed: a pragmatist, skeptical of rigid doctrinal tests.
Jul 23, 2019 / David Cole
Opposing Julian Assange’s Extradition Is Essential—Even if You Dislike Him Opposing Julian Assange’s Extradition Is Essential—Even if You Dislike Him
Why the indictment of the WikiLeaks publisher is an attack on freedom of the press.
May 31, 2019 / Jon Wiener
The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange The Law Being Used to Prosecute Julian Assange
Since 1917, the US government has used the Espionage Act to restrict freedom of speech, to imprison activists and whistle-blowers, and to dismantle progressive organizations.
May 30, 2019 / Feature / Miriam Schneir
Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press Julian Assange’s Arrest Should Worry Anyone Who Cares About Freedom of the Press
The indictment, charging him with hacking one password, may seem like good news; in fact, it’s an attack on investigative journalism.
Apr 11, 2019 / Editorial / Bruce Shapiro
Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American Experiment Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American Experiment
Allowing the wearing of a hijab on the House floor respects the commitment that there shall be “no religious test” for elected officials.
Nov 22, 2018 / John Nichols
The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom
If the First Amendment means anything, it is the right to obtain public-interest information from impure, indeed hopelessly tainted, sources.
Nov 20, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro
How and Why the First Amendment Became a Weapon for the Right How and Why the First Amendment Became a Weapon for the Right
Over the past decade, the Supreme Court has recast free speech and the Constitution’s core principles in order to entrench the power of employers and the wealthy.
Sep 12, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Donald Trump’s Attacks on the Press Are an Attack on Democracy Donald Trump’s Attacks on the Press Are an Attack on Democracy
The president is trying to construct an alternate reality where he alone tells the truth.
Aug 1, 2018 / Editorial / The Nation
NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy
A firestorm over the Miami Dolphins’ penalties forced pro football to pull back on punishing players for national-anthem protests.
Jul 20, 2018 / Dave Zirin
A Governor Renews Net-Neutrality Protections With the Stroke of a Pen A Governor Renews Net-Neutrality Protections With the Stroke of a Pen
Montana’s Steve Bullock comes up with simple step states can take to preserve Internet freedoms.
Jan 24, 2018 / John Nichols