Op-Ed

Examining the little island with big direct democracy ideas, the documentary ‘Pots, Pans and Other Solutions’ tells the story of Iceland's reaction to the financial crash.

Announcing that the US wouldn't torture or execute Edward Snowden is a reminder to the world how far Official Washington has strayed from civilized behavior.

Brandon Toy chose to walk away from his job with a US defense contractor to protest the US government's violation of human and civil rights.

When we sanction the use of violence to prevent violence, it's hypocritical to be shocked when violence ensues.

It’s now painfully clear that the president has put out a contract on the Fourth Amendment. And at the Capitol, the hierarchies of both parties are stuffing it into …

The George Zimmerman verdict indicates a need for more than personal soul-searching by Americans. A national conversation about racism is warranted.

Sarahjane Blum is lead plaintiff in the Center for Constitutional Rights challenge to the federal Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. She and CCR have appealed the

Is it possible that the best way to win future wars is to avoid them altogether?

James Kwak explains that Summers is not good at charming those he considers to be his inferiors, but he's surprisingly excellent at cultivating people with real power.

It is going to take action from below to create an economy that puts people and the planet before profits.