Law

Donald Trump

Trump’s Call to End the Diversity Visa Has Nothing to Do With National Security Trump’s Call to End the Diversity Visa Has Nothing to Do With National Security

The immigration lottery is a rare chance for those who are not already wealthy or well-connected to legally come to the United States.

Nov 2, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Wedding rings

About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage

If you thought child marriage didn’t exist in the United States, think again.

Nov 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

The US Constitution Is Over 2 Centuries Old and Showing Its Age

The US Constitution Is Over 2 Centuries Old and Showing Its Age The US Constitution Is Over 2 Centuries Old and Showing Its Age

To fix our broken system, we need a new constitutional convention.

Nov 2, 2017 / Feature / Richard Kreitner

Mark Halperin

Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice? Are Sexual Predators in the Workplace Finally Facing Justice?

It’s hard to believe that a country that elected Donald Trump will take a no-tolerance attitude with the mini-Trumps all around us.

Nov 2, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Other Foucault

The Other Foucault The Other Foucault

What led the French theorist of madness and sexuality to politics?

Nov 2, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Bruce Robbins

Greg Abbott

Texas Wants to Make It Easier to Fire People for Criminal Records Texas Wants to Make It Easier to Fire People for Criminal Records

An Obama-era rule is in danger if the Lone Star State’s lawsuit succeeds. 

Nov 1, 2017 / Eric Cortellessa

US Special Forces in Africa

America’s Expanding ‘Shadow War’ in Africa America’s Expanding ‘Shadow War’ in Africa

Are we prepared to ignore our own Constitution and shred international law, claiming the right to attack anywhere at will?

Nov 1, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and the Student/Farmworker Alliance point toward the office of Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners.

Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence

You can also fight the Republicans’ tax plan and combat the Trump administration’s attempts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 31, 2017 / NationAction

Kushner Russiagate

Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling? Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling?

Cambridge Analytica was a crucial part of Trump’s election efforts—and the firm has had extensive experience in Russia.

Oct 31, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Sex work protest

DC May Soon Be the First US City to Decriminalize Sex Work DC May Soon Be the First US City to Decriminalize Sex Work

A bill before the City Council aims to put sex workers’ well-being first.

Oct 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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