Law

The Border Violence Myth The Border Violence Myth

The national media have invented a drug-related crime wave that officials and local journalists say just isn't happening.

May 27, 2009 / Feature / Gabriel Arana

Judge Sotomayor’s Diabetes: Not a Weakness But a Strength Judge Sotomayor’s Diabetes: Not a Weakness But a Strength

There is little doubt that Federal Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, when and if she is confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, will be a role model. As the first Latina on the...

May 27, 2009 / John Nichols

Ex-Interrogator: Torture Creates Terrorists Ex-Interrogator: Torture Creates Terrorists

Former military interrogator Matthew Alexander refutes Dick Cheney's claim that torture saved American lives.

May 26, 2009 / Brave New Films

Nation Forum: Sotomayor’s Judicial Style Nation Forum: Sotomayor’s Judicial Style

Three legal scholars assess the impact of Obama's nomination of Federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court.

May 26, 2009 / Various Contributors

Obama’s Tortured Turn Obama’s Tortured Turn

Obama's reversal of the decision to release photos of detainee abuse is unsettling and wrongheaded.

May 20, 2009 / The Editors

Torturer in Chief: The Media Pick Pelosi Over Cheney? Torturer in Chief: The Media Pick Pelosi Over Cheney?

The question of torture has been drowned out by the Washington media-driven drama of what Nancy Pelosi knew and when.

May 20, 2009 / GRITtv

The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia

Historical amnesia is a dangerous phenomenon, not only because it undermines moral and intellectual integrity but also because it lays the groundwork for crimes that still lie ahea...

May 19, 2009 / Feature / Noam Chomsky

The Fabrications of Jay S. Bybee The Fabrications of Jay S. Bybee

The author of the infamous memo has been invited to testify before a Senate committee. This is the beginning of the unraveling.

May 14, 2009 / Feature / Martin Garbus

GOP Torture Blame Game: Target Pelosi GOP Torture Blame Game: Target Pelosi

The Nation's John Nichols encourages Nancy Pelosi to call the bluff of her right wing critics by testifying under oath on torture.

May 12, 2009 / The Ed Show

Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice

Who should the president choose to replace Justice Souter? Here are some images of the candidates on our wish list.

May 7, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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