Just Being Black Was Enough to Get Yourself Spied on by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI Just Being Black Was Enough to Get Yourself Spied on by J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI
The files obtained during the break-in in Media, Pennsylvania, revealed that African-Americans didn’t have to have radical ideas, or engage in violence, to merit surveillance...
Jan 22, 2014 / Betty Medsger
On Mass Incarceration, Does Chris Christie Agree With Mumia Abu-Jamal? On Mass Incarceration, Does Chris Christie Agree With Mumia Abu-Jamal?
One of the country’s most visible conservative politicians has provided an opening to talk about one of the most pressing social justice issues of our time.
Jan 22, 2014 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk Challenge to Massachusetts ‘Buffer Zone’ Law Puts Clinic Access at Risk
At oral argument, members of the Supreme Court seemed suspicious that a thirty-five-foot buffer was necessary for safe entrance to reproductive health facilities.
Jan 22, 2014 / Emily Jane Goodman
Permission to Fail Permission to Fail
MFAs aren’t a problem: it’s artists being content with what they know.
Jan 22, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Could an Interpreter Have Prevented NYPD Officers From Bloodying an 84-Year-Old Jaywalker? Could an Interpreter Have Prevented NYPD Officers From Bloodying an 84-Year-Old Jaywalker?
Kang Wong’s case highlights the need for language access services in police departments.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh
Are We Living in the Golden Age of Journalism? Are We Living in the Golden Age of Journalism?
With the rise of the Internet, we’re no longer simply passive readers at the mercy of someone else’s idea of how to organize the world.
Jan 21, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
The Racialized Response to Richard Sherman The Racialized Response to Richard Sherman
On last night's episode of All in With Chris Hayes, the guests criticized the racialized response to the Seattle Seahawks cornerback's animated post-game interview.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Snapshot: Just Barely Passing Snapshot: Just Barely Passing
In January, NARAL Pro-Choice America and its sister foundation released their state-by-state report card on women’s reproductive rights, with numerical rankings for each state. The nationwide grade is a D.
Jan 21, 2014 / Editorial / NARAL Pro-Choice America
Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the mistaken notion that our establishment media covers the environment in a serious way.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Back The Fuck Up: Protect Women’s Rights by Getting Out of the Way Back The Fuck Up: Protect Women’s Rights by Getting Out of the Way
In the wake of the Supreme Court fight over buffer zones, it’s clear that we need something more proactive to protect women and their rights.
Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti