Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?
Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets?
Feb 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change
In the carbon wars, big oil is winning.
Feb 13, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
UAW and VW Seek Economic High Road, Anti-Union Pols Seek to Block It UAW and VW Seek Economic High Road, Anti-Union Pols Seek to Block It
A Tennessee union vote could reshape American manufacturing.
Feb 13, 2014 / John Nichols
Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016 Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016
In Chicago, the New Jersey governor tries to appeal to both mainstream conservatives and the Tea Party.
Feb 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk De Blasio Blasts Bloomberg in Budget Talk
The mayor criticized his predecessor repeatedly as he announced his first spending plan.
Feb 12, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul
This 100-year-old antique is undemocratic, too close to elite banking interests and often blind to the economic conditions that affect most Americans.
Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / William Greider
How One Country Emerged From the Arab Spring With a Democratic State How One Country Emerged From the Arab Spring With a Democratic State
In Tunisia, secularists and Islamists produced a landmark constitution—without Western interference.
Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / Yasmine Ryan
The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism
As the movement enjoys a star moment, “controversial” issues risk being left behind.
Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / Jessica Valenti
Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today Obama Signs Executive Order on Federal Contractor Wages Today
It’s a big moment for hundreds of thousands of workers, as well as progressive activists.
Feb 12, 2014 / George Zornick
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[PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York [PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York
At Nanette Lepore’s studio, that Fashion Week magic starts with the actual work of patternmaking, cutting and sewing.
Feb 12, 2014 / Elizabeth Cline