Homeland security

The Statue of Liberty

A Child of Refugees, and a Grateful, if Not Always Proud American A Child of Refugees, and a Grateful, if Not Always Proud American

Since the Paris attacks, I have been agitated by memories of my community after September 11.

Nov 24, 2015 / Sayu Bhojwani

A Singapore Police exercise at Urban Shield 2014.

Oakland Residents Respond as the Largest Police Training in the World Invades Oakland Residents Respond as the Largest Police Training in the World Invades

The Urban Shield police expo has become so popular among police around the world that the Sheriff’s Office no longer has to advertise.

Sep 21, 2015 / Aaron Miguel Cantú

Immigrant family detention

This Honduran Mother Fled Death Threats—Only to Be Locked Up in the US This Honduran Mother Fled Death Threats—Only to Be Locked Up in the US

Migrant families are being held for months in inhumane detention centers, just for fleeing violence at home.

Aug 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen

John Kerry

Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work Washington Has a New Plan to Tackle Domestic Terrorism and It Probably Won’t Work

But enacting gun control laws and investing in support services for America’s children might.

Aug 3, 2015 / Karen J. Greenberg

Rand Paul Loves Big Government

Rand Paul Loves Big Government Rand Paul Loves Big Government

When it counts, the newest Republican presidential candidate sides with autocrats who thwart local control, democracy and, yes, liberty.

Apr 7, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon?

How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon? How Much Money Is Too Much for the Pentagon?

When it comes to the Pentagon’s new spending budget, the answer is not more money.

Mar 26, 2015 / William D. Hartung

A Great Country Is One That Can Beat the Bejesus Out of Everyone Else

A Great Country Is One That Can Beat the Bejesus Out of Everyone Else A Great Country Is One That Can Beat the Bejesus Out of Everyone Else

And other myths of American patriotism.

Mar 17, 2015 / Nan Levinson

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