Society

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway? What Is in Bradley Manning’s Leaks, Anyway?

The drama about the leaks shouldn't overwhelm the drama in the leaks themselves

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

Congress, White House on NSA Spying: Nothing to See Here

Congress, White House on NSA Spying: Nothing to See Here Congress, White House on NSA Spying: Nothing to See Here

The NSA spying is legal--and that’s the real scandal. 

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

I Am Bradley Manning

I Am Bradley Manning I Am Bradley Manning

If you witnessed war crimes, what would you do?

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

The Senate’s Next Feingolds Must Step Up to Defend Privacy Rights

The Senate’s Next Feingolds Must Step Up to Defend Privacy Rights The Senate’s Next Feingolds Must Step Up to Defend Privacy Rights

Congress has a responsibility to check and balance surveillance abuses. It has failed up to this point. 

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals

Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals

Interest rates on student loans are set to double on July 1—putting college out of reach for many families. 

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sean, Oscar and Trayvon

Sean, Oscar and Trayvon Sean, Oscar and Trayvon

As George Zimmerman’s trial approaches, here’s to hoping no more young black men will become martyrs. 

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

A Letter to the Graduating Class of 1966

A Letter to the Graduating Class of 1966 A Letter to the Graduating Class of 1966

The words ring the same for 2013: For every measure, there will always be a potential countermeasure.

Jun 6, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

Aura Bogado: The Obamas Need to Clean Up Their Act

Aura Bogado: The Obamas Need to Clean Up Their Act Aura Bogado: The Obamas Need to Clean Up Their Act

Society is not post-racial. Barack and Michelle Obama need to stop telling young people of color otherwise.

Jun 5, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court?

Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court? Would Bradley Manning Be Better Off In a Civilian Court?

If Pfc. Manning were magically transported into the civilian justice system, he would be just as screwed.

Jun 5, 2013 / Blog / Chase Madar

A Syrian Refugee Wedding

A Syrian Refugee Wedding A Syrian Refugee Wedding

Early marriage and domestic violence in the camps are a fact of life for girls fleeing the civil war.

Jun 5, 2013 / Feature / Lauren Wolfe

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