Ralph Nader, the People’s Curator Ralph Nader, the People’s Curator
The consumer advocate’s new American Museum of Tort Law honors the legacy of the “weapon of the weak.”
Oct 6, 2015 / Mark Green
The War on Planned Parenthood The War on Planned Parenthood
Lives in the balance must be defended.
Oct 6, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages These Salvadoran Women Went to Prison for Suffering Miscarriages
In a country with strict anti-abortion laws, pregnancy losses can mean decades behind bars.
Oct 6, 2015 / Margaret Knapke
Hillary Clinton Is Running to Bernie Sanders’s Left on This One Issue Hillary Clinton Is Running to Bernie Sanders’s Left on This One Issue
Clinton just came out with a tough plan to tighten gun laws. Will Sanders stick to his guns—or try a new approach?
Oct 5, 2015 / Joan Walsh
Tactical Experts Destroy the NRA’s Heroic Gunslinger Fantasy Tactical Experts Destroy the NRA’s Heroic Gunslinger Fantasy
The last thing a chaotic crime scene needs is more untrained civilians carrying guns.
Oct 5, 2015 / Joshua Holland
A Union Leader Who Always Knew Which Side He Was On A Union Leader Who Always Knew Which Side He Was On
AFSCME leader Marty Beil battled Scott Walker on behalf of public employees and the public good.
Oct 5, 2015 / John Nichols
‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer
The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.
Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden
This Is What It Takes to Unionize a Newsroom This Is What It Takes to Unionize a Newsroom
On Tuesday, we’ll find out if Al Jazeera America’s digital editorial staff will become the latest new media workers to unionize.
Oct 5, 2015 / Michelle Chen
John Carlos Meets the Spurs John Carlos Meets the Spurs
Meeting and speaking to the San Antonio Spurs meant a great deal to 1968 Olympic bronze medalist and protester.
Oct 5, 2015 / Dave Zirin
October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas
“Paul VI’s message was unmistakable, and more specific than could have been anticipated.”
Oct 4, 2015 / Richard Kreitner