Secrecy and Spectacle: Why Only Americans Are Worthy of Being Called ‘Torturable’ Secrecy and Spectacle: Why Only Americans Are Worthy of Being Called ‘Torturable’
Dick Cheney clarifies what he means by American Exceptionalism.
Dec 17, 2014 / Greg Grandin
The Cleveland Browns’ Andrew Hawkins, #BlackLivesMatter and the Accidental Activist The Cleveland Browns’ Andrew Hawkins, #BlackLivesMatter and the Accidental Activist
Andrew Hawkins was morally compelled to whack the hornets nest that is the Cleveland police union, knowing they would sting.
Dec 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice A Holiday List You Should Definitely Check Twice
These groups are already making a difference for women, victims of war, disease and violence—but they can do more with your help.
Dec 17, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Why the Torture Report Won’t Change Anything Why the Torture Report Won’t Change Anything
At most, it only further proves the incompatibility of a secret intelligence service and an open democracy.
Dec 16, 2014 / Tim Weiner
The CIA Didn’t Just Torture, It Experimented on Human Beings The CIA Didn’t Just Torture, It Experimented on Human Beings
Reframing the CIA’s interrogation techniques as a violation of scientific and medical ethics may be the best way to achieve accountability.
Dec 16, 2014 / Lisa Hajjar
If Black Lives Mattered… If Black Lives Mattered…
Valuing all lives equally would transform how we respond to the climate crisis.
Dec 16, 2014 / Column / Naomi Klein
Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping Why #BlackLivesMatter Actions Aren’t Stopping
Policy experts and activists explain what’s keeping people in the streets and what the movement should consider next.
Dec 16, 2014 / Dani McClain
Tortured Words Tortured Words
Responses to the torture report ranged from angry to defensive to… silent.
Dec 16, 2014 / The Nation
Comix Nation Comix Nation
Dec 16, 2014 / Matt Bors
