The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it
Even if the NSA's spying programs are scaled back, surveillance infrastructure will continue to exist in the private sector.
Dec 16, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same
Federal jurist raises profound constitutional concerns, saying the agency uses “almost-Orwellian technology.”
Dec 16, 2013 / John Nichols
North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed
A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.
Dec 12, 2013 / Ari Berman
Could John Boehner’s New Immigration Strategist Actually Pass Some Reforms? Could John Boehner’s New Immigration Strategist Actually Pass Some Reforms?
Becky Tallent’s piecemeal approach to immigration reform may appeal to congressmen, but will it ever appeal to voters?
Dec 10, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg
Everyone Is a Criminal: On the Over-policing of America Everyone Is a Criminal: On the Over-policing of America
Try to think of an aspect of everyday life that doesn’t somehow include the police.
Dec 9, 2013 / Chase Madar
The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic
America’s HIV epidemic is concentrated and most deadly in the Southern states, but two policies could have a profound effect on the illness.
Dec 6, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD Dismantling the Myth of Bill Bratton’s LAPD
Bill de Blasio touts his police commissioner pick as a “progressive visionary,” but Bill Bratton’s record tells a different story.
Dec 6, 2013 / Tom Hayden
Verizon, the FCC and What You Need to Know About Net Neutrality Verizon, the FCC and What You Need to Know About Net Neutrality
Why is Verizon suing the FCC over net neutrality regulations?
Dec 6, 2013 / Leticia Miranda
New Police Commissioner Same as the Old Police Commissioner New Police Commissioner Same as the Old Police Commissioner
With his choice of William Bratton as the “new” police commissioner, mayor-elect Bill de Blasio sends a message: things are mostly fine the way they are.
Dec 5, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Hacktivists on Trial Hacktivists on Trial
Prosecutors are warping the law to throw activist hackers like Aaron Swartz behind bars for years.
Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / Peter Ludlow