Society

The Value of Whiteness

The Value of Whiteness The Value of Whiteness

A lawsuit is being waged against the “wrongful birth” of a black child.

Nov 12, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius

This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius This Is What a Feminist Looks Like in Mauritius

A political scandal in Britain draws attention to labor exploitation that extends far beyond a single T-shirt.

Nov 12, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading

Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading Fall Interns’ Recommended Reading

Need some reading suggestions? See below for recommended reads from our brilliant group of fall interns:

Nov 12, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’

Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’ Former Gitmo Detainee: ‘It Is Time to Prosecute Those Responsible for My Torture’

As the UN Committee Against Torture meets in Geneva, Murat Kurnaz urges justice for those detained and tortured at Guantánamo.

Nov 12, 2014 / Murat Kurnaz

How One California City Began Bringing Its Murder Rate Down—Without Cops

How One California City Began Bringing Its Murder Rate Down—Without Cops How One California City Began Bringing Its Murder Rate Down—Without Cops

While other cities have embraced heavy-handed policing tactics, Richmond, California, has offered mentoring and money to its most at-risk young men.

Nov 12, 2014 / Heather Tirado Gilligan

LA County women's jail

How California’s Prison Reform Law Will Fight Overincarceration of Women How California’s Prison Reform Law Will Fight Overincarceration of Women

Prop 47 offers relief to Californians punished for low-level, nonviolent crimes of poverty, which means it could be especially beneficial for women caught up in the criminal justic...

Nov 12, 2014 / Dani McClain

The Truth About Anonymous’s Activism

The Truth About Anonymous’s Activism The Truth About Anonymous’s Activism

A look behind the mask reveals a naïve techno-utopianism.

Nov 11, 2014 / Feature / Adrian Chen

A Rebellion Against Injustice and Hate

A Rebellion Against Injustice and Hate A Rebellion Against Injustice and Hate

Receiving a humanitarian award from the Academy, 87-year-old Harry Belafonte speaks out about his political commitments—and how he was punished for them.

Nov 11, 2014 / Harry Belafonte

Stephen Colbert to GOP: Don’t Fall Into ‘the Governing Trap’

Stephen Colbert to GOP: Don’t Fall Into ‘the Governing Trap’ Stephen Colbert to GOP: Don’t Fall Into ‘the Governing Trap’

Now that the Republicans will control the House and the Senate, they’re free to strut their stuff and start governing.

Nov 11, 2014 / Leslie Savan

An Altercation Veterans Day Message

An Altercation Veterans Day Message An Altercation Veterans Day Message

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on how the pundits and politicians have failed us for fourteen Veterans Days straight.

Nov 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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