Law

Police Surveillance in the Digital Age: 24/7, Without a Warrant Police Surveillance in the Digital Age: 24/7, Without a Warrant

That's what the Obama administration is arguing for, in a crucial case now before the Supreme Court.

Nov 16, 2011 / Editorial / David Cole

Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes

Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes

There is a message here about masculine privilege.

Nov 16, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

At Zuccotti Park, Police Protect the One Percent

At Zuccotti Park, Police Protect the One Percent At Zuccotti Park, Police Protect the One Percent

Attacks on peaceful protesters rarely make the police or government look anything but weak and cowardly.

Nov 15, 2011 / Laurie Penny

Werner Herzog Goes ‘Into The Abyss’ of Capital Punishment Werner Herzog Goes ‘Into The Abyss’ of Capital Punishment

Herzog’s film, which debuts today, opens at a time when debate over capital punishment has taken on renewed urgency.

Nov 11, 2011 / Ari Berman

Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests

Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests

Two coasts and two riots: a frat riot and a cop riot. Each riot, an indelible mark of shame on their respective institutions.

Nov 10, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Melissa Harris-Perry: Why Was Penn State’s Abuse Scandal Covered Up? Melissa Harris-Perry: Why Was Penn State’s Abuse Scandal Covered Up?

Institutions like Penn State need to protect the communities that they are a part of.

Nov 10, 2011 / Nation in the News / The Nation

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

There is no three-strikes law for crooked bankers, who usually get off with a fine and a promise not to do it again, and again and again.

Nov 10, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Paramilitary Policing From Seattle to Occupy Wall Street

Paramilitary Policing From Seattle to Occupy Wall Street Paramilitary Policing From Seattle to Occupy Wall Street

As Seattle police chief in 1999, my disastrous response to the WTO protests should have been a cautionary tale. Yet our police forces have only become more militarized.

Nov 9, 2011 / Editorial / Norm Stamper

Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment?

Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment? Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment?

Even if voters come to believe that the allegations against Cain are true, will they care?

Nov 7, 2011 / Blog / Emily Douglas

Will Texas Kill Hank Skinner Despite Untested DNA Evidence? Will Texas Kill Hank Skinner Despite Untested DNA Evidence?

Hank Skinner was scheduled to die on November 9, but his execution was halted by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Will the state finally agree to test the evidence in his case?

Nov 4, 2011 / Jordan Smith

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