Law

Harvard University Security Patrol

In the Manning Affair, Harvard Once Again Demonstrates Its ‘Liberal’ Values In the Manning Affair, Harvard Once Again Demonstrates Its ‘Liberal’ Values

This year, the university dumps Manning and Michelle Jones. In the 1960s, it honored Vietnam War architect—and admitted war criminal—Robert McNamara.

Sep 22, 2017 / Editorial / John Nichols

Bears Ears National Monument

The Trump Administration Has a Plan to Alter Protected Landscapes Across America The Trump Administration Has a Plan to Alter Protected Landscapes Across America

In a leaked memo, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recommends shrinking or modifying 10 national monuments.

Sep 20, 2017 / Kathleen Sharp

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump? Can Black Lives Matter Win in the Age of Trump?

You could be forgiven for thinking the movement has gone quiet. But you’d be wrong.

Sep 19, 2017 / Feature / Dani McClain

Michael Bennett of the Seattle Seahawks

Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back

At a time when other NFL teams are discouraging player protests, the Seahawks are welcoming it.

Sep 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Jeff Sessions at a news conference

Honor the Constitution by Impeaching Jeff Sessions Honor the Constitution by Impeaching Jeff Sessions

The attorney general lied to Congress, and now he uses a department named “Justice” to undermine justice.

Sep 18, 2017 / John Nichols

Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock

How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore? How Do We Build a Racial Justice Movement Too Powerful to Ignore?

A panel on race and resistance in Trump’s America, featuring Alicia Garza, Walter Mosley, Steve Phillips, Joan Walsh, and Mark Hertsgaard.

Sep 15, 2017 / Audio / Mark Hertsgaard

Devin Nunes

Can Congress Unravel the Trump-Russia Tangle? Can Congress Unravel the Trump-Russia Tangle?

Not if a renegade California Republican can stop it.

Sep 15, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Anti-ICE Protests

How to Stand in Solidarity With Undocumented Immigrants How to Stand in Solidarity With Undocumented Immigrants

As politicians debate the fate of Dreamers, we all need to join the fight.

Sep 15, 2017 / no-paywall / John Washington

Michael Bennett walks during an NFL preseason football game

Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett

“Michael Bennett has been sitting during the anthem precisely to raise these issues of racist injustice that are now an intimate part of his life. Now we stand with him.”

Sep 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

A California Immigration Center

ICE Wants to Destroy Its Records of In-Custody Deaths, Sexual Assault, and Other Detainee Files ICE Wants to Destroy Its Records of In-Custody Deaths, Sexual Assault, and Other Detainee Files

As ICE steps up enforcement operations—and abuses—the agency is simultaneously asking to cover over its own history.

Sep 13, 2017 / John Washington

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