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THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered THE WORST CALL EVER…. Reconsidered

On Thursday morning I was apoplectic and an umpire was the target of my rage. Yes it was irrational. Yes I probably need to start putting Prozac on my pancakes. But my anger was ...

Jun 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin

The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For?

The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For? The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For?

Last month, the House of Representatives took steps toward repealing the military's discriminatory DADT policy, pending the results of a Pentagon study on the issue. But what impac...

Jun 4, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Flotilla Video as Weapon Flotilla Video as Weapon

Could it be that what is actually missing from this debate might be even-handed coverage and logic?

Jun 4, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History

That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...

Jun 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin

God, Science and Philanthropy

God, Science and Philanthropy God, Science and Philanthropy

The politics of the Templeton Foundation's "Big Questions."

Jun 3, 2010 / Feature / Nathan Schneider

Choice v. Freedom? Choice v. Freedom?

The abortion rights cause has suffered by being cut off from the larger story of reproductive and sexual life, which is much more complex than can be captured by either "cho...

Jun 2, 2010 / Katha Pollitt

Ayn Rand: I Am the Greatest Ayn Rand: I Am the Greatest

Nation writer Corey Robin discusses Ayn Rand's kitsch philosophy.

Jun 1, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Press Room

American Denial American Denial

A commencement address for those graduating into a disillusioned and disconnected can't-do nation.

Jun 1, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt

‘Undocumented, Unafraid’

‘Undocumented, Unafraid’ ‘Undocumented, Unafraid’

Tens of thousands gathered Saturday on the steps of the Arizona legislature to protest the new "Papers, Please" law.

May 30, 2010 / Marc Cooper

Remembering Dennis Hopper Remembering Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper was an easy and uneasy rider. He never stopped living an original life--rough, tough, dangerous, defying the odds--and on his own terms.

May 30, 2010 / Viggo Mortensen

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