How California Voters Got So Smart on Crime How California Voters Got So Smart on Crime
Reform advocates are making a compelling case for policies that take aim at mass incarceration.
Mar 26, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky
Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue
Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.
Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South
The Supreme Court says GOP-drawn redistricting maps in Alabama may be unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
Mar 25, 2015 / Ari Berman
Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate
The party is deeply rooted in the political culture of Greece.
Mar 25, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
Inequality and Broken Windows Inequality and Broken Windows
Eric responds to his critics and reviews the best shows of the week in today's Altercation.
Mar 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment
The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.
Mar 25, 2015 / George Zornick
The Boston Olympics Con Job The Boston Olympics Con Job
Boston's decision to bid for the 2024 Olympics was made with little regard for public interest
Mar 24, 2015 / Jonathan Cohn and Robin Jacks
College Construction Offers Jobs, Raises Question on Yale Bidding Process College Construction Offers Jobs, Raises Question on Yale Bidding Process
Yale's historic new building project draws attention to the college's bidding process.
Mar 24, 2015 / StudentNation / Isabelle Taft and StudentNation
A Q&A With Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter A Q&A With Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter
The force behind the burgeoning movement talks about the resurgent fight for black liberation.
Mar 24, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith
‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate ‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate
When Chris Borland was trying to figure out his future, he spoke to an old school NFL rebel.
Mar 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin