Mumia Abu-Jamal

Leonard Weinglass

A New Graphic Novel Portrays an Iconic Radical Lawyer as the Superhero He Always Was A New Graphic Novel Portrays an Iconic Radical Lawyer as the Superhero He Always Was

From the Chicago Eight to the Cuban Five, Leonard Weinglass dedicated his life to protecting the right to dissent.

Sep 30, 2016 / Sarah Kunstler

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali and the Black Panther Party Muhammad Ali and the Black Panther Party

A new documentary about the Panthers should serve to remind us that the greatest, most important athlete of the 20th century was no bystander to their revolution.

Feb 18, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice

Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice Why Science Fiction Is a Fabulous Tool in the Fight for Social Justice

With their anthology Octavia’s Brood, Adrienne Brown and Walidah Imarisha evoke a world of radical possibility.

Jun 2, 2015 / Editorial / Laura Flanders

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent The Senate’s Rejection of Debo Adegbile Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The successful smear campaign against him undermined a key principle of our justice system: that everyone is entitled to legal representation.

Mar 12, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

Willie Horton Politics: Senate Votes Against Civil Rights

Willie Horton Politics: Senate Votes Against Civil Rights Willie Horton Politics: Senate Votes Against Civil Rights

The right-wing attack machine defeats Debo Adegbile’s nomination to head DOJ Civil Rights Division.

Mar 5, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman

On Mass Incarceration, Does Chris Christie Agree With Mumia Abu-Jamal?

On Mass Incarceration, Does Chris Christie Agree With Mumia Abu-Jamal? On Mass Incarceration, Does Chris Christie Agree With Mumia Abu-Jamal?

One of the country’s most visible conservative politicians has provided an opening to talk about one of the most pressing social justice issues of our time.

Jan 22, 2014 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Mumia’s Appeal Mumia’s Appeal

Mumia's Appeal After decades of legal and political maneuvering, the twenty-year-old death-penalty case of black journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal is entering a critical stage.

Nov 26, 2002 / Editorial / Dave Lindorff

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