Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School
The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...
Jul 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Melissa Gira Grant: Protesting the AIDS Conference Melissa Gira Grant: Protesting the AIDS Conference
If the US is committed to an AIDS-free generation, why is it excluding some of the most vulnerable communities?
Jul 25, 2012 / Press Room
Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too? Why Can’t Terrorists Be Mentally Ill, Too?
A growing body of evidence suggests that, at least mentally, the line between James Holmes and a Muslim jihadist may not be too thick.
Jul 25, 2012 / Cord Jefferson
Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial
Ten voters will attempt to show in court that the law has clear and racially biased impact on Pennsylvanians’ right to vote.
Jul 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
For Real: Torture America Style For Real: Torture America Style
Institutionalized torture says not look what we can do, but look what we disown, what only the bad apples among us require.
Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker
Living With Disjunction: Manifesta 9 and Documenta 13 Living With Disjunction: Manifesta 9 and Documenta 13
Steeped in anthropology and art history, this summer’s big shows are occasions for talk instead of exploring art that reaches the unsaid.
Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Subterranean Blues: On ExxonMobil Subterranean Blues: On ExxonMobil
Moral indignation is no longer enough to combat the power of Big Oil.
Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein
Shelf Life Shelf Life
Louis Malle’s Vanya on 42nd Street; Vera Farmiga’s Higher Ground; John Cassavetes’s Too Late Blues
Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Akiva Gottlieb
Puzzle No. 3247 Puzzle No. 3247
Don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.
Jul 24, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto