Prosecutor Anita Alvarez May Pay a Price for Her Handling of Cops Who Kill Prosecutor Anita Alvarez May Pay a Price for Her Handling of Cops Who Kill
The Chicago prosecutor’s handling of police brutality has dogged a tough re-election campaign.
Mar 1, 2016 / Deborah L. Shelton
The First Senator to Endorse Donald Trump Is a Longtime Opponent of Civil Rights The First Senator to Endorse Donald Trump Is a Longtime Opponent of Civil Rights
Alabama Republican Jeff Sessions has a lengthy history of making racist statements and falsely prosecuting black activists for voter fraud.
Feb 29, 2016 / Ari Berman
Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone Tell Paul Ryan: Leave Planned Parenthood Alone
Planned Parenthood has been vindicated again and again. Demand that the witch hunt end.
Feb 26, 2016 / Take Action / NationAction
We Spoke to Ashley Williams, the Black Queer Organizer Who Interrupted Hillary Clinton We Spoke to Ashley Williams, the Black Queer Organizer Who Interrupted Hillary Clinton
Their thoughts on presidential politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, and what can be gleaned from movements of the past.
Feb 26, 2016 / Alex Lubben
Art and the Burdens of History Art and the Burdens of History
A panel hosted by Chirlane McCray represented both the trouble with and triumph of Black History Month.
Feb 26, 2016 / Antwaun Sargent
One of the Most Recognized Artists in the World Writes on the Streets One of the Most Recognized Artists in the World Writes on the Streets
Meet Swoon.
Feb 25, 2016 / Editorial / Laura Flanders
HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?
A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.
Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy
Congress Honors the Selma Marchers, but Won’t Restore the Voting Rights Act Congress Honors the Selma Marchers, but Won’t Restore the Voting Rights Act
Veterans of the Selma movement are receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, but would rather see the Voting Rights Act fixed.
Feb 24, 2016 / Ari Berman
The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016 The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016
The challenge for any Democratic candidate is to learn—and learn fast—that he or she must be the candidate of fundamental change, not the candidate of continuity.
Feb 23, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything
Speaking to tennis legend Martina Navratilova reminded me of the incredible impact her mere presence had on my life.
Feb 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin