What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’ What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Decision in ‘AMP v. Myriad Genetics’
The outcome will effect far more than just the genetic test for breast cancer.
Jun 5, 2013 / Rose-Ellen Lessy
California’s Great Prison Experiment California’s Great Prison Experiment
Following a landmark court ruling, the state is on deadline to release tens of thousands of people from prison. Is it succeeding?
Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Tim Stelloh
Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion Turkish Protests Are About Democracy, Not Religion
Western media are characterizing the demonstrations as a clash between Islamism and secularism—but it’s government abuse of power that Turks are protesting.
Jun 5, 2013 / Jay Cassano
A Female President and the Power of Symbolism: A Response to Amy Schiller A Female President and the Power of Symbolism: A Response to Amy Schiller
I don’t have simplistic fantasies about being rescued from oppression by figureheads alone. But I also know that women and people of color are a threat to the status quo.
Jun 5, 2013 / Erica Brazelton
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Exit Bachmann, Stage Right Katrina vanden Heuvel: Exit Bachmann, Stage Right
The right-wing congressperson leaves a legacy of slander and bigotry that reflects the worst of American politics.
Jun 5, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Revealed: Letters From Republicans Seeking Obamacare Money Revealed: Letters From Republicans Seeking Obamacare Money
It’s the height of hypocrisy: They call for repeal of the law but plead for its dollars on behalf of constituents.
Billy Graham, Porn Watcher Billy Graham, Porn Watcher
That’s right, the evangelist's crusade against depravity took him straight to New York City porn parlors. It looks like he studied their products closely.
Jun 5, 2013 / Editorial / Edward Sorel
Abortion and Magical Thinking Abortion and Magical Thinking
Anti-choicers think what they believe determines how abortion restrictions are enforced. They're dangerously wrong.
Jun 5, 2013 / Body Politic / Jessica Valenti
The Prevalence of Corporal Punishment in US Schools The Prevalence of Corporal Punishment in US Schools
Some nineteen states still allow corporal punishment in their schools, subjecting hundreds of thousands of American children to legalized floggings every year.
Jun 5, 2013 / StudentNation / Tommy Raskin and StudentNation
Senate, Military Brass Clash on Handling Sexual Assault Senate, Military Brass Clash on Handling Sexual Assault
Military brass did a bad job convincing people they are serious about preventing sexual assault.
Jun 5, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick