Society

Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics

Two Oklahoma corporate raiders have stolen one of Seattle's most beloved sports franchises with an unlikely accomplice, the NBA's commissioner, David Stern.

Jul 3, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee? Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee?

Women increasingly are taking leadership roles in Jewish life--and that's a problem?

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian

The US government's shameful auto-da-fé of Sami Al-Arian enters a new phase.

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Catholic Worker at 75 Catholic Worker at 75

The movement she inspired--passionate, pacifist and siding with the scorned--is seventy-five and going strong.

Jul 2, 2008 / Colman McCarthy

Supreme Politics Supreme Politics

The Supreme Court's final rulings remind us that civil rights and a sane vision of the Constitution rest with the next President's judicial appointments.

Jul 2, 2008 / The Editors

Fizzling on FISA Fizzling on FISA

Obama and other Senate Democrats should not let a lame-duck Administration compromise our liberties in the name of pursuing terrorists.

Jul 2, 2008 / The Editors

Inside Obama’s Christian Crusade Inside Obama’s Christian Crusade

With little to lose and everything to gain, Obama has lifted high the cross. But are there invisible strings attached?

Jul 2, 2008 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Voting Rights: Online Resources Voting Rights: Online Resources

An online guide to organizations working to build a more perfect union.

Jul 1, 2008 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Olbermann: FISA and Obama Olbermann: FISA and Obama

Keith Olbermann says that when it comes to FISA, the Democrats are doing 'a collective impression of Homer Simpson falling off a cliff.'

Jul 1, 2008 / Countdown

Nader Tackles Sports Nader Tackles Sports

It's a little known fact, but Ralph Nader is seriously interested in sports, which is why he believes there should be a Bill of Rights just for the fans.

Jun 30, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

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