Society

‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate

‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate ‘You’re Not a Commodity, You’re a Person.’ How Chris Borland Has Reframed the Football Debate

When Chris Borland was trying to figure out his future, he spoke to an old school NFL rebel.

Mar 24, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today!

Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today! Highlights of the 2016 Presidential Race—Today!

Brought to you by in advance through the miracle of tomorrow-vision!

Mar 24, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System

Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System Adolescents Do Not Belong in the Adult Legal System

It’s time for New York to change how minors are tried in the criminal justice system.

Mar 23, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Changing of ‘The Guardian’

The Changing of ‘The Guardian’ The Changing of ‘The Guardian’

Katharine Viner, the new editor of The Guardian, has thought deeply about the relationship between readers, technology and the future of journalism.

Mar 23, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

An NYU Professor Was Barred From Researching in the United Arab Emirates—Where NYU Has a Campus

An NYU Professor Was Barred From Researching in the United Arab Emirates—Where NYU Has a Campus An NYU Professor Was Barred From Researching in the United Arab Emirates—Where NYU Has a Campus

The UAE welcomes NYU’s culture cachet—but not academics seeking to expose exploitaitve labor conditions.

Mar 23, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control

The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control The US’s ‘War on Drugs’ Has Spiraled Dangerously Out of Control

It didn’t work in Afghanistan, so let’s do it in Mexico.

Mar 23, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon

Clickbait Has Plagued Journalism for 125 Years

Clickbait Has Plagued Journalism for 125 Years Clickbait Has Plagued Journalism for 125 Years

The dragging down of the mighty has been not unpleasing sport in all ages.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / E.L. Godkin and Rochelle Gurstein

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Spreading Feminism Far and Wide Spreading Feminism Far and Wide

Straight talk about essentialism, sexism, leaning in and speaking out.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Betsy Reed and Katha Pollitt

‘Why Do They Hate Us?’

‘Why Do They Hate Us?’ ‘Why Do They Hate Us?’

It’s too easy to condemn the right’s populist attacks on Muslims—especially with so many left-wing atheists and liberal hawks joining the party.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Moustafa Bayoumi

A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson

A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson A Q&A With Marilynne Robinson

The novelist discusses religion, history, language and the importance of moral scrutiny.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts

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