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Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him? Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Will Michael Sam’s coming out force NFL owners to make the league more inclusive?

Feb 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

“A lot of money was spent, a lot of damage incurred, and now we don't know what to do with what we've got.”

Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn

For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted

For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted

They are using their fame, however sudden and unexpected, to champion prison reform in Russia, the United States and around the world.

Feb 11, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

West Virginians still have many questions left unanswered.

Feb 11, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Divine Intervention in the NFL

Divine Intervention in the NFL Divine Intervention in the NFL

The big guy upstairs picks sides in the Super Bowl. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA

Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA Tell Congress: We Must Rein in the NSA

To truly end the NSA's out-of-control surveillance and abuse of power, we need real reform.

Feb 11, 2014 / NationAction

Samantha Retrosi: ‘Athletes Essentially Are Property of Corporate Sponsorship’

Samantha Retrosi: ‘Athletes Essentially Are Property of Corporate Sponsorship’ Samantha Retrosi: ‘Athletes Essentially Are Property of Corporate Sponsorship’

Speaking on C-SPAN, former US Olympic luge member Samantha Retrosi spoke about the tenuous position of amateur athletes.

Feb 10, 2014 / Press Room

This Week in the Student Movement: Citywide Walkouts, Athlete Unions, MICATS3, Operation Guinea Pig

This Week in the Student Movement: Citywide Walkouts, Athlete Unions, MICATS3, Operation Guinea Pig This Week in the Student Movement: Citywide Walkouts, Athlete Unions, MICATS3, Operation Guinea Pig

From Raleigh to Olympia, students mobilize for worker justice, prison abolition and educational equity.

Feb 10, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Sexual Assault Policies Under Fire at Columbia

Sexual Assault Policies Under Fire at Columbia Sexual Assault Policies Under Fire at Columbia

Students are asking Columbia to disclose sexual assault statistics and make the process easier for survivors.

Feb 10, 2014 / StudentNation / Austin Ryan Heyroth and StudentNation

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