Natasha Lennard
Opposing the Overdose Antidote Narcan Means Approving of Death Sentences for Heroin Users
Those who argue against the expanded use of Narcan to save the lives of heroin users fail to understand the grip of heroin addiction.
The Supreme Court Shouldn't Say Intentions Matter Most When It Comes to Violent Threats on Social Media
With the case of Anthony Elonis' violent rap lyrics posted on Facebook, the Supreme Court has a chance to better our legal framework surrounding online threats.
Darren Wilson's Testimony and the Historically Racist 'Black Devil' Trope
Whether or not he meant to, the Ferguson cop contributed to a centuries-old tradition of racism in describing Mike Brown's facial expression as "demon."
Denver Police Attempted to Delete Video of Cop Pummeling Unarmed Drug Suspect, Tripping Pregnant Woman
The bystander recording the incident said that police officers threatened to arrest him and seized his device without a warrant.
Being a 'Rookie' Cop Is No Excuse for Deadly Policing
In the last week, two shooting deaths have been attributed to rookie cops. Pointing to inexperience is informative but dangerous.
Who's Afraid of the Surveillance State?
The struggle to rein in the NSA lacks wide support because the surveillance state is too insidious an enemy for the public to recognize.
Ferguson's State of Emergency Proves America's Social Contract Has Been Broken
When the government must prepare for unrest because injustice is expected from the justice system, the government's legitimacy must be called into question.
The 'Cannibal Cop' Is Violent and Dangerous — and Rightfully a Free Man
Former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle's online speech about torturing and cooking women was itself violence, but the criminalization of hypothetical acts is insupportable.
Americans Support Mexico's Anti-Government Protests — As Long as They Stay in Mexico
The same tactics Americans are celebrating from Mexican protesters would be condemned from protesters in the US, which has a NIMBY attitude toward revolution.
4Chan Is Just the Latest Medium For an Age-Old Murder Message
Gruesome photos of a woman strangled to death were posted on 4Chan this week, but this particular type of horror is hardly unique to 4Chan or even the internet age.
When the Keystone XL Pipeline Is Approved, Blame Obama as Much as the GOP
After their midterm election route, Republicans could potentially pass a veto-proof bill to approve the pipeline. But Obama was going to approve the project anyway.
29-Year-Old Brittany Maynard's Suicide Was Heroic
Though the young woman with terminal brain cancer presents a relatively uncomplicated case for assisted suicide, the right to die with dignity should spread based on her example.