Does Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Really Threaten Freedom of the Press? Does Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Really Threaten Freedom of the Press?
He sued Gawker, won an unbelievably large award, and shouted “Boo!” at free speech. But it ain’t over yet.
Mar 21, 2016 / Leslie Savan
In Cuba, Will the Revolution Be Digitized? In Cuba, Will the Revolution Be Digitized?
US media depict the island as stuck in the digital dark ages, but Cuba has lively cultures of connectivity that could evolve into a self-sustaining, open, and accessible digital co...
Mar 18, 2016 / Sujatha Fernandes
Father’s One Regret Father’s One Regret
Life’s too short to spend wisely.
Mar 1, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Twitter’s White-People Problem Twitter’s White-People Problem
Will the company become a leader in reforming its workforce, or a case study for how the tech industry’s relentless whiteness destroys innovation, too?
Jan 6, 2016 / Donovan X. Ramsey
Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition
The US is pushing Japan to arm for war, but hundreds of thousands of students and mothers are lining the streets for peace.
Dec 16, 2015 / Lisa Torio
Why Boston Was Compelled to Pull Its 2024 Olympic Bid Why Boston Was Compelled to Pull Its 2024 Olympic Bid
The crumbling of Boston’s 2024 Olympic bid is a victory for activists and a loss for the city’s most entrenched business interests.
Jul 28, 2015 / Dave Zirin
How Instagram Made Basketball Fans See Black Dads How Instagram Made Basketball Fans See Black Dads
Players are providing lasting examples of loving relationships with their children that debunk decades of racist narratives about their absence.
Jun 18, 2015 / Jamilah King
Comix Nation Comix Nation
Jun 2, 2015 / Editorial / Tom Tomorrow
How Private Contractors Have Created a Shadow NSA How Private Contractors Have Created a Shadow NSA
A new cybersecurity elite moves between government and private practice, taking state secrets with them.
May 27, 2015 / Feature / Tim Shorrock
How Companies Turn Your Facebook Activity Into a Credit Score How Companies Turn Your Facebook Activity Into a Credit Score
Welcome to the new Wild West of data collection without regulation.
May 27, 2015 / Feature / Astra Taylor and Jathan Sadowski