Three More ‘Better Than Peyton’ Choices for Sportsperson of the Year Three More ‘Better Than Peyton’ Choices for Sportsperson of the Year
Following some terrific feedback from readers, I now have three more people to add to my list of Sportspeople of the Year.
Dec 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Remembering Delbert Tibbs Remembering Delbert Tibbs
After his release from death row for a crime he did not commit, Tibbs found a sense of purpose and community as an anti-death-penalty activist.
Dec 17, 2013 / Mark Sorkin
The Coming ‘Instant Planetary Emergency’ The Coming ‘Instant Planetary Emergency’
How will climate change affect the future of the planet? Scientists predict it will be nothing short of a nightmare.
Dec 17, 2013 / Dahr Jamail
Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One Just Because Congress Cut a Budget Deal Doesn’t Mean It’s a Good One
Is the Ryan-Murray budget deal getting more applause than it deserves?
Dec 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete
An unlikely alliance takes on the Affordable Care Act.
Dec 17, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it
Even if the NSA's spying programs are scaled back, surveillance infrastructure will continue to exist in the private sector.
Dec 16, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same
Federal jurist raises profound constitutional concerns, saying the agency uses “almost-Orwellian technology.”
Dec 16, 2013 / John Nichols
De Blasio Takes Agenda National—Because He Has To De Blasio Takes Agenda National—Because He Has To
New York City's mayor-elect is looking to become a national spokesperson on urban issues. That's not ambition. It's necessity.
Dec 16, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
Jessica Valenti: Beyoncé Is ‘Absolutely’ a Feminist Jessica Valenti: Beyoncé Is ‘Absolutely’ a Feminist
The pop megastar’s surprise album touches on themes of self-authorship and control.
Dec 16, 2013 / Press Room
America’s Child Soldiers America’s Child Soldiers
The Pentagon’s JROTC program canvasses public high schools for future soldiers.
Dec 16, 2013 / Ann Jones