Society

Driving While Immigrant Driving While Immigrant

Salvador Licea shares his experience with the ICE Secure Communities Program.

Jul 8, 2011 / Stokely Baksh and Renée Feltz

With Rupert Murdoch’s Empire in Crisis, What of Fox and His American Project? With Rupert Murdoch’s Empire in Crisis, What of Fox and His American Project?

Murdoch’s media conglomerate, embroiled in a British phone-hacking scandal, has been forced to close one of its largest holdings, the News of the World newspaper. A critical ...

Jul 7, 2011 / John Nichols

The Worst Things in Life Aren’t Free The Worst Things in Life Aren’t Free

Eric on David Brooks's underying nonsense and Reed on media paying for story rights (*cough* the Casey Anthony trial).

Jul 7, 2011 / Eric Alterman

On the West’s Moral Panic Over ‘Multiculturalism’ On the West’s Moral Panic Over ‘Multiculturalism’

In Europe and America, the clothes you wear, the language you speak, the way you worship, have all become grounds for dismissal or inclusion.

Jul 7, 2011 / Gary Younge

Could Murdoch’s ‘News Of the World’ Hacking Scandal Happen in the US?

Could Murdoch’s ‘News Of the World’ Hacking Scandal Happen in the US? Could Murdoch’s ‘News Of the World’ Hacking Scandal Happen in the US?

Fox News regularly peddles misinformation and openly supports Republican candidates while pretending to be “fair and balanced.” It’s time to start asking some tou...

Jul 7, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend John Mackey: The Death of a Football and Union Legend

Baltimore Colts Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey has a legacy that truly transcends his sport.

Jul 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin

The Trials of Julian Assange: A View From Sweden

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

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