Ken Thompson Proved That Prosecutors Can Be Criminal-Justice Reformers Ken Thompson Proved That Prosecutors Can Be Criminal-Justice Reformers
Brooklyn’s district attorney refused to “shrug my shoulders in the face of injustice.”
Oct 11, 2016 / John Nichols
Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives Why Hillary Clinton Is the Right Choice for Progressives
Clinton offers progressives the best chance to advance our issues and vision for the country—but only if we keep applying pressure and holding her accountable.
Oct 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ava DuVernay Reminds Us: The Past Must Be Present in Criminal-Justice Reform Ava DuVernay Reminds Us: The Past Must Be Present in Criminal-Justice Reform
Her new documentary explains how the “slavery loophole” perpetuates racial disparities in mass incarceration.
Oct 11, 2016 / Khalil Gibran Muhammad
The Latest Anti-Abortion Trend? Mandatory Funerals for Fetuses The Latest Anti-Abortion Trend? Mandatory Funerals for Fetuses
Now that the Supreme Court has thrown out TRAP laws, opponents have a new tactic.
Oct 11, 2016 / Rebecca Grant
Dying of Thirst in America Dying of Thirst in America
Milwaukee County let Terrill Thomas die of dehydration in its jail. His horrific death is a disturbing reminder that too many of us still don’t have access to drinking water.
Oct 6, 2016 / George McGraw
12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump 12 Reasons to Vote for Hillary That Have Nothing to Do With Trump
She and her platform represent much more than just “the lesser evil.”
Oct 5, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Talking Kaepernick Protests With 1968 Olympian John Carlos Talking Kaepernick Protests With 1968 Olympian John Carlos
The unveiling of a statue at the Smithsonian, a trip to the White House, and a new generation raising their fists on the field. It was quite a week for John Carlos.
Oct 4, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Tonight, Tim Kaine Needs to Make Mike Pence Answer for His Party Tonight, Tim Kaine Needs to Make Mike Pence Answer for His Party
The GOP has launched a “Willie Horton”–style racist attack ad—and tonight is Kaine’s chance to destroy it.
Oct 4, 2016 / John Nichols
How to Get Justice After the Wells Fargo Scandal How to Get Justice After the Wells Fargo Scandal
Break up lawless banks and encourage sensible alternatives.
Oct 4, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War The Obama Administration’s Suspension of Syria Talks With Russia Is the Most Dangerous Development in a New Cold War
The collapse of talks takes the United States one step closer to an unnecessarily deadly “military solution” to the Syria crisis.
Oct 3, 2016 / James Carden