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Maya Moore Saves a Life

Maya Moore Saves a Life Maya Moore Saves a Life

Jonathan Irons is staring at freedom after 23 years in prison, in part because basketball superstar Maya Moore made it her mission to set him free.

Mar 11, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas

Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas Biden Prevails, Even Though Voters Prefer Bernie’s Ideas

Voters favor a government plan instead of private insurance—and a lot of them want to overhaul the economic system. But Biden keeps winning.

Mar 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders South Carolina

It’s Propaganda, All Right—Against Bernie Sanders It’s Propaganda, All Right—Against Bernie Sanders

The debate we need simply won’t take place if those challenging the failed policies of the past are met not with argument but with slurs.

Mar 10, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty

Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty Take Action Now: End the Death Penalty

Fight for criminal justice reform and support incarcerated people in their reentry process.

Mar 10, 2020 / NationAction

Where the Heck Is Joe Biden’s Disability Plan?

Where the Heck Is Joe Biden’s Disability Plan? Where the Heck Is Joe Biden’s Disability Plan?

For the first time, disability has been foregrounded as a major issue in Democratic Party presidential politics—except by the front-runner.

Mar 10, 2020 / David M. Perry

Never Forget Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till

Never Forget Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till Never Forget Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till

On February 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American high school student was murdered by George Zimmerman, who was tried but acquitted. Emmett Louis Till, a 14-year...

Mar 10, 2020 / OppArt / Dáreece Walker

Protesters hold signs including ones that say

Family Separation Is Torture, According to Physicians for Human Rights Family Separation Is Torture, According to Physicians for Human Rights

According to a new report by PHR, the Trump administration’s treatment of asylum seekers “constitutes cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.”

Mar 10, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

What Does Work Look Like on a Dying Planet?

What Does Work Look Like on a Dying Planet? What Does Work Look Like on a Dying Planet?

Students, promised a bright and successful future after college, are being fast-tracked into corporate careers, usually without a second thought about the value of their work in a ...

Mar 10, 2020 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

The Rise and Fall (and Possible Rise Again) of the Warriors Dynasty

The Rise and Fall (and Possible Rise Again) of the Warriors Dynasty The Rise and Fall (and Possible Rise Again) of the Warriors Dynasty

Sportswriter Ethan Strauss joins the show to talk about his upcoming book on the Golden State Warriors dynasty

Mar 10, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Do Something, Mitch

Do Something, Mitch Do Something, Mitch

Silent majority.

Mar 9, 2020 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall

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