Officials Investigating Death of Mentally Ill Homeless Vet Who ‘Baked to Death’ in a New York City Jail Cell Officials Investigating Death of Mentally Ill Homeless Vet Who ‘Baked to Death’ in a New York City Jail Cell
Jerome Murdough was found dead in a Rikers Island jail cell after it had reached temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mar 20, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Fred Phelps: The Death of a Useful Bigot Fred Phelps: The Death of a Useful Bigot
The notorious Westboro Baptist Church pastor has died. Why were we so enthralled by him in the first place?
Mar 20, 2014 / Richard Kim
How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea How to Avert a New Cold War Over Crimea
Bellicose posturing could lead to disaster. The only way out is through diplomacy.
Mar 20, 2014 / The Editors
The Cold War That Threatens Democracy The Cold War That Threatens Democracy
The same mentality that promotes secret schemes aimed at regime change abroad will be applied at home.
Mar 20, 2014 / Tom Hayden
How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money How the Gas Lobby Is Using the Crimea Crisis to Push Bad Policy and Make More Money
News reports and politicians lauding US gas exports as “best for Crimea” don’t disclose the US gas companies pushing the line, or their Russian connections.
Mar 20, 2014 / Lee Fang
Respectability Politics Still Won’t Save Us Respectability Politics Still Won’t Save Us
No matter who argues in its favor, be it Paul Ryan, President Obama or Jonathan Chait, the credibility of respectability politics is still dubious.
Mar 20, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
An 87 Percent Vote for a $15-an-Hour Wage An 87 Percent Vote for a $15-an-Hour Wage
In a big-city test of the “Fight for 15” movement, 100 Chicago precincts vote “yes.” Wage hikes are a potent issue that could swing the Illinois govern...
Mar 19, 2014 / John Nichols
Why We Must Divest From Fossil Fuels: A Student’s Open Letter to Harvard President Drew Faust Why We Must Divest From Fossil Fuels: A Student’s Open Letter to Harvard President Drew Faust
Harvard graduate student Benjamin Franta implores President Drew Gilpin Faust to be honest about her opposition to divestment.
Mar 19, 2014 / Wen Stephenson
The Other Keystone The Other Keystone
It’s just as important to stop Cove Point.
Mar 19, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard