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Why This Missouri Death Row Inmate Wants His Execution Videotaped

Why This Missouri Death Row Inmate Wants His Execution Videotaped Why This Missouri Death Row Inmate Wants His Execution Videotaped

“If Missouri officials are confident enough to execute Russell Bucklew, they should be confident enough to videotape it.”

May 16, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures

Christie’s former top political aide and the governor’s spokesman dispute each other’s recollections.

May 16, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

We’re Going to Be Talking About Reparations This Year

We’re Going to Be Talking About Reparations This Year We’re Going to Be Talking About Reparations This Year

The labor of generations of black bodies has created massive amounts of wealth for everyone but the people whose work was exploited. And we’ve continued to suffer the consequ...

May 16, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Jill Abramson Was Right

Jill Abramson Was Right Jill Abramson Was Right

The former Times executive editor seems to have been pushed out for defending fundamental journalistic principles. 

May 15, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Three of the state’s five clinics may have to close their doors. Here’s what’s at stake.

May 15, 2014 / Dani McClain

‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink

‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink ‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink

The World Cup is rapidly coming to Brazil. The protests are already there.

May 15, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Watch Eric Holder Blast the ‘Excessive’ Use of Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities

Watch Eric Holder Blast the ‘Excessive’ Use of Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities Watch Eric Holder Blast the ‘Excessive’ Use of Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities

International organizations have said the seclusion of youth in custody amounts to torture.

May 15, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

How a ‘New Secessionist’ Movement Is Threatening to Worsen School Segregation and Widen Inequalities How a ‘New Secessionist’ Movement Is Threatening to Worsen School Segregation and Widen Inequalities

Sixty years after Brown, whiter, wealthier communities are breaking away from racially and economically diverse school districts.

May 15, 2014 / Susan Eaton

Dialing with Dollars: How County Jails Profit From Immigrant Detainees

Dialing with Dollars: How County Jails Profit From Immigrant Detainees Dialing with Dollars: How County Jails Profit From Immigrant Detainees

County jails charge excessive rates for phone usage—a huge barrier for immigrant detainees fighting deportation.

May 15, 2014 / Leticia Miranda

The Fight to Save San Francisco’s Public College

The Fight to Save San Francisco’s Public College The Fight to Save San Francisco’s Public College

Why is an accrediting commission targeting a well-performing college serving underprivileged communities?

May 15, 2014 / StudentNation / Justine Drennan and StudentNation

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