Fortress USA Fortress USA
The wild world of border security and boundary building in Arizona.
Jun 7, 2012 / Todd Miller
Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option
Liberals raised a ruckus over Bush’s abuses. Let’s hold this president to the same standard.
Jun 6, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder
People who give DNA samples—and big bucks—to companies in exchange for information on their potential medical risks are handing over more than saliva.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
The Movement for Peace and Justice in Mexico The Movement for Peace and Justice in Mexico
Mexican poet and activist Javier Sicilia lost his son to a drug cartel. Now he’s part of a movement to end the drug wars.
Jun 5, 2012 / Umar Farooq and Connor Guy
DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court
What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?
Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / David Cole
How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison? How Many Innocent People Have We Sent To Prison?
A new database is being called the “Wikipedia of Innocence” for its unprecedented look at wrongful convictions.
May 30, 2012 / Editorial / Liz Webster
Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot
The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?
May 30, 2012 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote
Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.
May 25, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out
It raises the question, why were these people arrested in the first place?
May 25, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act
Jurisdictions that repeatedly violated voting rights during the Jim Crow era now want to get rid of federal scrutiny. They’re not ready.
May 24, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock