Excessive Force and James Fyfe’s Long Shadow

Excessive Force and Jam...

Dr. Fyfe testifying at AmadouDiallo’s trial in February, 2000.(court tv) Thursday, October 5th, marked the inception of the conference, titled Research and Policy on Police Accountability, commemorating the legacy of James Fyfe. Some of the most influential researchers in the field...
Columbia Protesters Oust Minuteman

Columbia Protesters Ous...

On Wednesday, October 4th, left leaning student groups from across the city, including the CUNY Internationalist Group, gathered to protest a scheduled speech by the co-founder and spokesman of the Minuteman Project Jim Gilchrist. Gilchrist, who was invited by the Columbia College...

Of Devils and Democracy

Let’s face it: Americans are becoming an increasingly thin-skinned people. Fueled by the self-pity, anxiety, and insecurity of recent historical events–including the attacks on the world trade center and the disastrous outcome of our recent misadventures in...

Letters to the Editor

To The Editor: As someone who conceives of democracy “as a way of life,” it bothers me when I see others who self-identify as “left” engaging in behavior that discredits the cause. Case in point: Kevin Barrett and the whole “Loose Change”...

An Open Letter to Attor...

From the Undersigned Students and Faculty of The City University of New York Dear Mr. Spitzer, It is becoming increasingly likely that you will be the next governor of the state of New York. As such, you will be in a position to significantly influence the future direction of the City...