France Has a Strange Concept of Feminism—and Secularism France Has a Strange Concept of Feminism—and Secularism
Local bans on “burkinis” aren’t only wrong—they’re counterproductive.
Aug 25, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
There’s a Bigger Problem at the Border Than Trump’s Proposed Wall There’s a Bigger Problem at the Border Than Trump’s Proposed Wall
We live in fear of Trump’s plan for the Mexican border—not realizing that much of it already exists.
Aug 23, 2016 / Todd Miller
On Private Federal Prisons, a Victory for Independent Journalism On Private Federal Prisons, a Victory for Independent Journalism
This victory shows that reform is still possible, citizen movements and independent journalism still matter, and decent officials can make a difference.
Aug 23, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
ICE Is Still Deporting Asylum Seekers ICE Is Still Deporting Asylum Seekers
A lawsuit against the federal government shows how asylum-seeking families from Central America are being targeted through raids.
Aug 17, 2016 / Michelle Chen
If You Want to Know the Truth About the Criminal-Justice System, Talk to This Private Investigator If You Want to Know the Truth About the Criminal-Justice System, Talk to This Private Investigator
In this age of racial profiling, mandatory sentencing, and execution-by-cop, defending people is nearly impossible.
Aug 16, 2016 / Judith Coburn
The ‘Ground’ in ‘Stand Your Ground’ Means Any Place a White Person Is Nervous The ‘Ground’ in ‘Stand Your Ground’ Means Any Place a White Person Is Nervous
It’s not just about property anymore.
Aug 15, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
A Tale of Two Pictures A Tale of Two Pictures
Black Lives Matter resists definition and is full of contradictions, but that’s where its power lies.
Aug 8, 2016 / Pop & Circumstance / Joshua Clover
White Noise in the ‘Conversation’ About Race White Noise in the ‘Conversation’ About Race
Polling suggests the problem isn’t that we’re not talking about race; it’s that the majority of white Americans aren’t listening.
Aug 4, 2016 / Donovan X. Ramsey
It Doesn’t Matter Who Replaces Bill Bratton as NYPD Commissioner It Doesn’t Matter Who Replaces Bill Bratton as NYPD Commissioner
He has defined modern policing, and his influence isn’t going anywhere.
Aug 3, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith
What Does Black Lives Matter Want? Now Its Demands Are Clearer Than Ever What Does Black Lives Matter Want? Now Its Demands Are Clearer Than Ever
After a year of planning, members of the movement have released a comprehensive platform.
Aug 1, 2016 / Editorial / Dani McClain