Perspectives

The for-profit prison industry is plagued by problems, but dodgy "research" and a pile of lobbying dollars keeps it growing.

Globalizing capitalism and its rising prices and wealth inequalities has a remarkable historical parallel, writes Richard Wolff. Should modern-day capitalists be guarding the Bastille?

Throughout American history, the Supreme Court largely has failed at its most important tasks of enforcing the Constitution and protecting the rights of minorities.

By many measures, the US may be the wealthiest, most powerful nation, but its ability to accomplish anything has shrunk drastically.

Preserving Net neutrality is important because we need to make sure the technology wonder of our age works for all our citizens. Share your thoughts with the FCC today.

Tianna Gaines-Turner has been struggling to feed her family for years. She testified before Congress this week.

Americans' insular reaction to a relatively small number of desperate children showing up at our doorstep reveals a crisis of compassion and human empathy.

Justice Samuel Alito has an unblemished record as the most committed partisan on the Court.

There is a broad agreement on what might be called a “populist lite” agenda, but that's where the consensus ends.

Hopefully the president's words will lead to much-needed action.