On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0 On Immigration, United States 1, Arizona 0
Contrary to many claims, the Supreme Court did not uphold the “show me your papers” provision of SB-1070—the decision is a near-complete victory for immigrants&rs...
Jun 27, 2012 / David Cole
Some Justice for Kids Some Justice for Kids
Why did the Court limit its ruling to cases with mandatory sentences, instead of banning juvenile life without parole altogether?
Jun 27, 2012 / Liliana Segura
Margaret Flowers: Obamacare Doesn’t Go Far Enough Margaret Flowers: Obamacare Doesn’t Go Far Enough
We need universal healthcare now, Flowers argues.
Jun 27, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Supreme Court Gives (Some) Juvenile Lifers a Second Chance The Supreme Court Gives (Some) Juvenile Lifers a Second Chance
Why did the Court limit its ruling to cases with mandatory sentences, instead of banning juvenile life without parole altogether?
Jun 26, 2012 / Liliana Segura
Islamic NYU Students Host Town Hall To Address NYPD Surveillance Islamic NYU Students Host Town Hall To Address NYPD Surveillance
After the news broke that the NYPD had been monitoring them, NYU's Islamic Student Association gathered to demand the university president condemn the operation.
Jun 26, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Media Quiz: Is the Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona’s Immigration Law a Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Media Quiz: Is the Supreme Court Ruling on Arizona’s Immigration Law a Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
It depends on which cable news channel you glanced at this morning.
Jun 25, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Healthcare and Scalia’s Broken Moral Compass Healthcare and Scalia’s Broken Moral Compass
As America awaits the Supreme Court’s decision on healthcare, it’s important to remember that what’s really on trial is humanity itself.
Jun 18, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing
Growing public protest, along with two landmark lawsuits, may put an end to this dragnet policy that overwhelmingly targets young black and Latino men.
Jun 14, 2012 / David Cole
DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court DOMA Declared Unconstitutional; Next Stop, Supreme Court
What’s next for the Defense of Marriage Act?
Jun 1, 2012 / David Cole
Military Detention for Journalists Military Detention for Journalists
Why did Obama administration lawyers refuse to discount the possibility, even for First Amendment–protected speech?
May 23, 2012 / David Cole