When It Comes to the Death Penalty, the Supreme Court Legalized Torture Long Ago
Monday’s Supreme Court death penalty decision sparked outrage. But the court has long given constitutional cover to the most grotesque executions.
Monday’s Supreme Court death penalty decision sparked outrage. But the court has long given constitutional cover to the most grotesque executions.
With control of the governorship or state legislature, Democrats could combat assaults on voting rights, abortion access, organized labor, and gun control.
Donald Trump says the U.S. “will never be a socialist country,” yet polls suggest the popularity of socialism is on the rise.
Under Jerry Brown, California has become a leader on climate politics. But the state has done little to phase out fossil fuel emissions at their source.
The VA is unable to conduct adequate oversight of its 4,200 police officers. Veterans across the country pay the price — sometimes with their lives.
At a conference in Washington, labor leaders said their losses following the Supreme Court's decision in Janus were not as severe as they had feared.
Whether such policy boldness means anything in a brand-obsessed political landscape will be determined when ballots are cast.
Larry Krasner has come under fire for fighting an appeal from incarcerated activist Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was convicted in 1982 of killing a police officer.
Google, Walmart, and others withdrew their contributions to Cindy Hyde-Smith, who made comments evoking lynchings and voter suppression.
The Defense Department quietly announced that it would be paring back its “strike releases,” which watchdogs use to corroborate reports of civilian harm.
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