Can the Caravan of Peace End the War on Drugs? Can the Caravan of Peace End the War on Drugs?
More than 100 activists are traveling from the Mexican border to Washington, DC, to push the US to reconsider failed drug policies.
Aug 7, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Racial Profiling on Trial in Arizona (Video) Racial Profiling on Trial in Arizona (Video)
Arizona’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio is facing a class action suit that accuses him of racism in law enforcement. Is Arpaio the only problem? Another problem is the federal governmen...
Aug 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
John Nichols: The Weakening of Gun Laws John Nichols: The Weakening of Gun Laws
Even after the massacre at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, gun laws are likely to remain lax.
Aug 6, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Updated: Texas Executes Man With IQ of 61 Updated: Texas Executes Man With IQ of 61
The Supreme Court waved forward the execution of Marvin Wilson despite a 2002 ban on executing people with intellectual disabilities.
Aug 6, 2012 / Blog / Liliana Segura
Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial
The state of Pennsylvania did a terrible job defending its voter ID law—but today a judge ruled it constitutional anyway.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’
The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?
The hit BBC show Luther, not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.
Aug 1, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson
Mission Failure: Afghanistan Mission Failure: Afghanistan
A message written in blood that no one wants to hear.
Jul 31, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws Congressional Dems Move Forward on Gun Laws
A key Democratic senator seems to be embracing a new party line on gun laws.
Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
From Aurora to Anaheim, Guns Are Going Off Everywhere From Aurora to Anaheim, Guns Are Going Off Everywhere
Who is being killed by firearms, and in what numbers?
Jul 30, 2012 / Stephan Salisbury