Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged Seattle Destroyed Homeless Encampments as the Pandemic Raged
Advocates say the City continued to do unannounced sweeps, even after it was clear that the policy put unhoused people in danger of infection.
Apr 2, 2020 / Dae Shik Kim Jr. and Guy Oron
At a Federal Courthouse, the Risk of Infection Joins the Threat of Deportation At a Federal Courthouse, the Risk of Infection Joins the Threat of Deportation
Scenes from a pandemic: 1
Apr 1, 2020 / Debbie Nathan
When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem When Confronting the Coronavirus, Federalism Is Part of the Problem
That some cities and states have stepped up to fill the gap left by Trump’s catastrophic failure is a matter of luck, not design.
Apr 1, 2020 / Richard Kreitner
Free Comrade Britney! Free Comrade Britney!
Britney Spears called for the redistribution of wealth—but she’s not even allowed to give away her own money.
Mar 31, 2020 / Sara Luterman
Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy Slapping Travel Bans on New Yorkers Is Bad Law—and Bad Policy
From Florida to Rhode Island, governors are targeting New Yorkers for special restrictions—and easy scapegoating.
Mar 31, 2020 / Elie Mystal
On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times
Congress has to figure out how to debate and vote remotely. We can’t accept government by “unanimous consent.”
Mar 31, 2020 / John Nichols
Letters From the April 13, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 13, 2020, Issue
Making the case…
Mar 31, 2020 / Our Readers
How a Human Rights Lawyer Went From Hero to House Arrest How a Human Rights Lawyer Went From Hero to House Arrest
Lawyer Steven Donziger helped win a $9.5 billion judgment for rain forest cleanup. Then Chevron hit back.
Mar 31, 2020 / Feature / James North
As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Gun Sales Soar As the Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads, Gun Sales Soar
“Coming storm”: In the United States, gun violence is already a public health epidemic.
Mar 30, 2020 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn
The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11 The Coronavirus Will Test Whether We’ve Learned Anything From 9/11
Many of us would be happy to exchange some basic rights for safety right now, but we have to be vigilant about protecting our liberties.
Mar 30, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal