Society

2015 NRA convention

Tactical Experts Destroy the NRA’s Heroic Gunslinger Fantasy Tactical Experts Destroy the NRA’s Heroic Gunslinger Fantasy

The last thing a chaotic crime scene needs is more untrained civilians carrying guns.

Oct 5, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Obit Marty Beil

A Union Leader Who Always Knew Which Side He Was On A Union Leader Who Always Knew Which Side He Was On

AFSCME leader Marty Beil battled Scott Walker on behalf of public employees and the public good.

Oct 5, 2015 / John Nichols

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer ‘The Washington Post’ Finally Finds a War It Won’t Cheer

The Post is coming down hard against Russia’s operations in Syria.

Oct 5, 2015 / James Carden

Journalists in the newsroom at Al Jazeera America.

This Is What It Takes to Unionize a Newsroom This Is What It Takes to Unionize a Newsroom

On Tuesday, we’ll find out if Al Jazeera America’s digital editorial staff will become the latest new media workers to unionize.

Oct 5, 2015 / Michelle Chen

1968 Olympics

John Carlos Meets the Spurs John Carlos Meets the Spurs

Meeting and speaking to the San Antonio Spurs meant a great deal to 1968 Olympic bronze medalist and protester.

Oct 5, 2015 / Dave Zirin

October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas

October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas October 4, 1965: Pope Paul VI Becomes the First Pope to Visit the Americas

“Paul VI’s message was unmistakable, and more specific than could have been anticipated.”

Oct 4, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Planned Parenthood rally in DC

4 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood Right Now 4 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood Right Now

Already turned your profile picture pink and signed a petition? Here’s what else you can do.

Oct 2, 2015 / Dani McClain

Bureau of Sex Slavery

Bureau of Sex Slavery Bureau of Sex Slavery

For Yanar and my sisters in Iraq and Syria.

Oct 2, 2015 / Eve Ensler

The Oregon Sheriff’s Position on Gun Control Is More Radical Than We Think

The Oregon Sheriff’s Position on Gun Control Is More Radical Than We Think The Oregon Sheriff’s Position on Gun Control Is More Radical Than We Think

Sheriff John Hanlin’s infamous 2013 letter to Biden echoes many themes of the radical antigovernment right.

Oct 2, 2015 / George Zornick

These Guestworkers Just Won $20 Million Back From the Company That Trafficked Them

These Guestworkers Just Won $20 Million Back From the Company That Trafficked Them These Guestworkers Just Won $20 Million Back From the Company That Trafficked Them

An unprecedented win highlights just how exploitative this country’s guestworker program really is.

Oct 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

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