Law

George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief George W. Bush: Torturer-in-Chief

Bush has now publicly admitted to signing off on the CIA's torture tactics. That seals the case against him.

Nov 10, 2010 / Editorial / David Cole

Let the Punishment Fit the Crime Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

Johannes Mehserle's sentence for killing Oscar Grant has been decried as less than Michael Vick was given for killing dogs.

Nov 9, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Guantánamo at Home? Guantánamo at Home?

Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, are a great many of America’s domestic prisons also beyond the rule of law?

Nov 8, 2010 / Video / TomDispatch

Guantánamo, Exception or Rule? Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?

Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, a great many of America’s domestic prisons also routinely abuse inmates and in actual practice are often beyond the rule of law.

Nov 8, 2010 / Chase Madar

The Prop 19 Paper Chase The Prop 19 Paper Chase

Could the federal government prevent California from legalizing pot? Many experts just say no.

Oct 29, 2010 / Neima Jahromi

Nativists Get a Tea-Party Makeover Nativists Get a Tea-Party Makeover

In California and Arizona, the anti-immigrant radical right is using the Tea Party to recreate itself.

Oct 28, 2010 / Gaiutra Bahadur

Sharron Angle vs. Joy Behar: It’s On Sharron Angle vs. Joy Behar: It’s On

The Nation's Ari Melber takes apart Tea Party candidates' relationship to the media and what it means for the Democrats on the eve of the midterm election.

Oct 27, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room