Martha’s Vineyard episode spotlights deep disrespect for migrants and broader interstate rifts.
Law and Justice
Suspicious Gun Purchases Can Finally Be Tracked
A new merchant code for firearm and ammunition sales may sound like an unremarkable change, but it could save lives, advocates say.
San Quentin Is Still Punishing People for Being Sick
Incarcerated people described filthy conditions and harsh treatment in San Quentin’s medical quarantine unit.
Republicans Use Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free to Own the Libs
For conservatives, defenseless refugees are something to abuse and exploit.
The Irrefutable Case for Police Reform
Lawless cops must be subordinated to democracy.
Altercation: The Billion-Dollar Campaign for Right-Wing Extremist Judges
The man who reshaped the Supreme Court has just been handed $1.6 billion to degrade every other court.
The Supreme Court Is Vulnerable on Abortion
Thanks to ‘Dobbs,’ a majority of Americans are ready to put limits on its power.
The Alternative to Cash Bail Is a Simple Reminder
A community organization created a web tool that simply reminds people of their court dates. The impact is profound.
The Conservative Plan to Subvert Antitrust Enforcement
Corporate lawyers have laid out the blueprint to neuter the Federal Trade Commission.
A Hopeful Sign for Holding the Powerful Accountable
And it wasn’t the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago.

