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Literature from the Underground
Does a new anthology devoted to a hip-hop classic elevate the genre to its rightful place as a literary form?
February 5, 2010 | By Adam Serwer

Spinning the War on Terror
Democrats need to take control of the narrative on terror -- and uphold American ideals in the process.
January 27, 2010 | By Adam Serwer | web only

The Battle for Voting Rights
Could reassignment of the Bush-era head of the Justice Department section charged with protection of voting rights mean real change?
January 8, 2010 | By Adam Serwer | web only

The Cheney Offense
The former vice president isn't a challenge to Obama -- he is helpful cover for how little this administration has changed when it comes to national security.
December 23, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Beyond Bars

The "tough on crime" era is coming to an end, leaving bloated prisons and blighted neighborhoods in its wake. But what's next?

A parole agent uses a flashlight to inspect a GPS locater worn on the ankle of a parolee.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
December 14, 2009 | By Adam Serwer

Moving Beyond Race on the Gay Rights Debate
The central role the black community has played on both sides of the fight should put to rest the notion that black folks are uniformly homophobic and opposed to marriage equality.
December 9, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Who is Really on Trial in the Khalid Sheik Mohammed Case?
This trial is as much about showing the world that America is a country dedicated to the rule of law, as it is holding Mohammed and his cohorts to account for their alleged crimes.
November 25, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

The Left Splits Over Bagram
Is sending some Guantanamo detainees to Bagram a good idea?
November 13, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

The Fraud of Voting Scandals
The right isn't the only party at fault for the continuing battle over voter fraud.
November 6, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Will the Color Line Fade?
Racial distinctions may be blurring due to demographics and mobility, but discrimination and racism remain.
November 4, 2009 | By Adam Serwer

Can Human Rights Win the War?
Top U.S. military officials are starting to sound like human-rights advocates when it comes to detention policy in Afghanistan.
October 29, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Democrats Take a Pass on Civil-Liberties Reform
While we were busy fretting about Obama's Nobel, the Democrats dropped the ball on reforming Bush-era civil-liberties abuses.
October 14, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Why Can't Tom Perez Get Confirmed?
Obama's pick for head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is caught up in the same politicization that marked the Bush years.
September 17, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

No Place Like Home
After seven years in Gitmo, Mohammed Jawad was supposed to be going home. He almost went back to prison instead.
September 8, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

The De-Facto Segregation of Health Care
Opponents of health care reform haven't shied away from invoking race. Why are advocates afraid to point out that people of color suffer the worst inequities of the current system?
August 21, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Overdue Process
When it comes to terrorist suspects in detention, Obama is finding that Bush set a difficult precedent to break.
August 20, 2009 | By Adam Serwer

Banks as Heroes
Community-development banks show what financial institutions can do when they have the right motivation and the right mission.
August 10, 2009 | By Adam Serwer

Double Jeopardy
Civil-liberties and human-rights groups have found themselves fighting a two-front battle on how the United States tries terrorist suspects.
August 6, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

Marion's Moral Compass
The philandering former D.C. mayor leads a crusade against gay marriage.
August 4, 2009 | By Adam Serwer

Meet the Cast of the Sotomayor Hearings
Ready for a week of Senate questioning? Here is your guide to the major players of the Sotomayor confirmation hearings.
July 13, 2009 | By Adam Serwer | web only

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