Even Scott Walker Wants the Union Refs Back on the Field Even Scott Walker Wants the Union Refs Back on the Field
In the ongoing lockout of NFL referees, we have officially now made the journey from tragedy to farce.
Sep 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The Ballot and the Bible: How Voting Can Be a Sacred Act The Ballot and the Bible: How Voting Can Be a Sacred Act
People across the country are organizing their religious communities ahead of this year's presidential election. Here’s one story from Nelson Pierce Jr., a community journali...
Sep 25, 2012 / Aura Bogado, Nelson Pierce Jr., and Voting Rights Watch
War Is (Still) Hell War Is (Still) Hell
From the Gettysburg to Afghanistan, our tendency to romanticize war causes us to gloss over its hellish aspects.
Sep 25, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Feminism’s War on Penises Feminism’s War on Penises
Yes, Rush Limbaugh has uncovered feminism's true agenda: a small dick on every man.
Sep 24, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
The Strike Is Over, Segregation Is Not The Strike Is Over, Segregation Is Not
The Chicago Teacher Strike was just the first step in a march against educational inequality.
Sep 24, 2012 / StudentNation / Christie Thompson
NFL Scab Referees and the Return of TV Bloopers NFL Scab Referees and the Return of TV Bloopers
The players need to strike to end the referee lockout before someone gets hurt.
Sep 24, 2012 / Dave Zirin
How the Mayweather-Pacquiao Saga Reminds Us of the Voter ID Game How the Mayweather-Pacquiao Saga Reminds Us of the Voter ID Game
In both boxing and voting cases the strategy is the same: keep the opponent away.
Sep 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Wanna Protect Your Vote? There’s an App for That Wanna Protect Your Vote? There’s an App for That
Looking to find out how to register your vote? These social media apps can help.
Sep 21, 2012 / Aura Bogado, Voting Rights Watch, and Maegan E. Ortiz
Interns’ Favorite Reads of the Week (9/21/2012) Interns’ Favorite Reads of the Week (9/21/2012)
This week: Michigan labor laws, riots in China and much more.
Sep 21, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Why Obama Is Right About Change, but Wrong About the Outside Game Why Obama Is Right About Change, but Wrong About the Outside Game
Healthcare reform was not the outside game Obama says it was.
Sep 21, 2012 / Ari Melber