The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden
The WikiLeaks editor is not only fighting extradition in the sexual assault case. He’s also worried about potential conspiracy charges by a grand jury in Virginia.
Jul 7, 2011 / Tom Hayden
The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’ The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’
The Obama administration wants states to develop assessments for pre-schoolers. Here’s how it would work in the classroom.
Jul 6, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Debate Over Homework Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Debate Over Homework
Are students working too hard? Britney Wilson provides insight on the homework debate.
Jul 6, 2011 / StudentNation / Britney Wilson
Wisconsin Women’s Groups, Elected Leaders Ask Accused Justice to Step Aside During Violence Inquiry Wisconsin Women’s Groups, Elected Leaders Ask Accused Justice to Step Aside During Violence Inquiry
Justice David Prosser, an ally of Governor Walker, has admitted to shouting obscenities at and threatening one Supreme Court Justice. Now, he is accused of physically attacking ano...
Jul 5, 2011 / John Nichols
Judge Jeffrey Sutton, States’ Rights Advocate, Upholds Obamacare Judge Jeffrey Sutton, States’ Rights Advocate, Upholds Obamacare
In the Sixth Circuit, it was a George W. Bush–appointed disciple of Justice Scalia who cast the decisive vote to uphold the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.
Jul 5, 2011 / David Cole
What Michele Bachmann and Her Teapot ‘Patriots’ Do Not Know About America What Michele Bachmann and Her Teapot ‘Patriots’ Do Not Know About America
The Republican presidential contender needs to learn a lot more about the radicals who made the America revolution -- especially Tom Paine.
Jul 2, 2011 / John Nichols
Medicare’s Still Delivering After 45 Years; The Only Serious Threat to Its Future Is Paul Ryan Medicare’s Still Delivering After 45 Years; The Only Serious Threat to Its Future Is Paul Ryan
Medicare and Medicaid are strong and necessary programs. The only real threat they face comes from House Budget Committee chair Paul Ryan and Republicans who would voucherize ...
Jul 2, 2011 / John Nichols
Days of Whines and Riches Days of Whines and Riches
Eric on Wall Street fat-cats and Cuomo, and Reed on Fox's twisted sense of reporting.
Jun 30, 2011 / Eric Alterman
The Supreme Court’s Video Game Ruling: Yes to Violence, No to Sex The Supreme Court’s Video Game Ruling: Yes to Violence, No to Sex
The unspoken answer that runs through Scalia’s opinion, and that of the Court down though the ages, is that violence is normal, while sex is obscene.
Jun 29, 2011 / Robert Scheer
What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America? What Does the LA Dodgers Bankruptcy Say About America?
By symbolizing bankruptcy and community apathy, the LA Dodgers make an unwelcome return to the national Zeitgeist.
Jun 29, 2011 / Dave Zirin