Charles Davis
How the FBI Goes After Activists
Most of the activists targeted by the FBI wouldn't deny they are revolutionaries, but they aren’t naive either.
The FBI's Failed Two-Year Campaign Against a Group of Nonviolent Activists in the Midwest
Nearly two dozen people were hauled before a grand jury because an undercover FBI agent said they were talking about revolution.
'Microaggression' Is a Stupid Word You Should Take Seriously
Microaggresions are the tiny, thoughtless, offensive things that people say to minorities and women on a daily basis. Generally, you should try to avoid saying things that make others feel shitty—but for some people, that's a controversial statement.
They’re Only ‘Illegals’ if They’re Brown
American conservatives cheer the deportation of people fleeing poverty and violence, but when a family of German Christians came to the US because they refused to send their kids to school, the right rediscovered compassion.
The US Prison System Is Broken Beyond Repair. What Can Replace It?
Want to improve conditions for those behind bars? Then don’t just call for a few changes, according to activist Isaac Ontiveros. What we need to do is get rid of the entire criminal justice system as we know it.
Is Prison Rape on the Rise?
More prisoners are claiming to be victims of sexual abuse. Whether that's because there's been an increase in rape or an improvement in reporting is unclear, but either way almost no one who rapes an inmate ever gets convicted of a crime.
Unpaid Interns with Guns
It's become standard practice for police departments around the country to get volunteers to help patrol communities and enforce laws. Some of these unpaid positions are full-time—some of them even require the officers to carry guns. Does this sound...
A Charity Claims the IRS Is Harassing It for Sending Aid to Palestine
A left-wing Christian organization that's been around for 47 years is accused of raising money for Hamas and is on the verge of having its tax-exempt status revoked.
Out of Jail but Without an Identity
For many people who are released from incarceration, simply acquiring a government photo ID that lets them collect benefits, get a job, and reintegrate into society is nearly impossible, but some groups are working to change this sad situation.
The Exploited Laborers of the Liberal Media
Progressive media outlets talk a lot about economic inequality and diversity, but many of them are still relying on unpaid interns while their top editors and star journalists make six figures a year.
The Summer Camp That Made Me a Commie
At 15, I attended a week-long summer camp devoted to the power and glory of free enterprise that explored both the philosophical arguments for capitalism as well as the practical reality of it. I came out of it with a realization of just how awful the...