Ohio Inmate Struggled and Gasped During a Fifteen-Minute Execution Using a Controversial New Drug Cocktail Ohio Inmate Struggled and Gasped During a Fifteen-Minute Execution Using a Controversial New Drug Cocktail
The state has started using the concoction after the previous drug's manufacturer stopped selling to US prison services.
Jan 16, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
An Interview With David Broza An Interview With David Broza
The Israeli musician shares his thoughts on the American Jewish community and collaborating with Palestinian artists.
Jan 16, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Members of Congress Introduce a New Fix for the Voting Rights Act Members of Congress Introduce a New Fix for the Voting Rights Act
A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced legislation to restore the critical protections of the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court’s decision.
Jan 16, 2014 / Ari Berman
De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths
Looks like Bloomberg’s not the only mayor who can set ambitious goals. But can de Blasio deliver on a promise to eliminate road fatalities?
Jan 16, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Push for New Sanctions on Iran Stalls Amid Growing Resistance Push for New Sanctions on Iran Stalls Amid Growing Resistance
Democratic senators warn new economic punishments are "a march towards war."
Jan 15, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Tell Congress: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage Tell Congress: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
It’s far past time that we make this necessary and common sense change.
Jan 15, 2014 / NationAction
Can House Democrats Really Support a Bill That Increases Hunger? Can House Democrats Really Support a Bill That Increases Hunger?
Early reports indicate that Congress may cut $9 billion from the federal food stamps program.
Jan 15, 2014 / George Zornick
West Virginia ERs Report an Influx of Patients After Water Deemed Safe West Virginia ERs Report an Influx of Patients After Water Deemed Safe
Scores of West Virginians are reporting symptoms related to exposure to chemical-tainted water.
Jan 15, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
The Zapatistas at Twenty The Zapatistas at Twenty
There are two tests of social change movements: endurance and regeneration. After two decades, Mexico's Zapatista movement can now say it passed both.
Jan 15, 2014 / Laura Carlsen and Foreign Policy In Focus
Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s Christie’s Jam Is Also the GOP’s
He’s not the only Republican governor who has abused his office to destroy political enemies.
Jan 15, 2014 / John Nichols