Law

It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing

It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing It’s Time to End ‘Broken Windows’ Policing

The returning William Bratton should recognize that the notorious policy has exacerbated discrimination, not improved safety.

Jan 8, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

America’s Biggest Private Prison Company Now Offers Acupuncture

America’s Biggest Private Prison Company Now Offers Acupuncture America’s Biggest Private Prison Company Now Offers Acupuncture

You just have to go to jail first.

Jan 8, 2014 / Jessica Weisberg

Exposing Public Wickedness Is More American Than Apple Pie

Exposing Public Wickedness Is More American Than Apple Pie Exposing Public Wickedness Is More American Than Apple Pie

Throughout history, activists have proven that true patriotism demands a vigilant confrontation with government infamy.

Jan 7, 2014 / Robert Scheer

Undocumented Lawyers and Rogue States

Undocumented Lawyers and Rogue States Undocumented Lawyers and Rogue States

So far, 2014 has been a year of states doing as they please.

Jan 6, 2014 / Jessica Weisberg

This Is David Brooks on Drugs

This Is David Brooks on Drugs This Is David Brooks on Drugs

David Brooks’s blinkered pot column shows how our elites are shielded from the consequences of the war on drugs. 

Jan 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

America After 9/11

America After 9/11 America After 9/11

A systematic look at the patterns of rights abuses in the United States’ domestic “war on terror” since September 11, 2001.

Jan 2, 2014 / The Nation

Happy New Year, Losers

Happy New Year, Losers Happy New Year, Losers

Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts, millions of poor Americans won’t get health insurance. 

Dec 31, 2013 / William Greider

How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime

How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime

As the government embraces a “counter-radicalization” approach to counterterrorism, prosecutors are turning radical beliefs into criminal acts.

Dec 31, 2013 / Amna Akbar

Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation

Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation

Soon we’ll all be stuck with the unjust working conditions that immigrants face: contingent jobs, with lousy pay and few or no benefits.

Dec 30, 2013 / Saket Soni

It’s Time to Close New York’s School-to-Prison Pipeline

It’s Time to Close New York’s School-to-Prison Pipeline It’s Time to Close New York’s School-to-Prison Pipeline

How Bill de Blasio can help solve the twin problems of over-policing and under-educating in one swoop

Dec 27, 2013 / Feature / Mychal Denzel Smith

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