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Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down

Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down

Nation writer Dave Zirin talks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about how politics and sports are more intertwined now than ever before.

Jan 28, 2013 / Press Room

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Glenn Harris discusses the goals and tactics of Seattle's unique "Race and Social Justice Initiative."

Jan 28, 2013 / Laura Flanders

The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’

The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’ The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’

You could call Girls groundbreaking artistic work. You could also say it’s Internet trolling elevated to an art form.

Jan 28, 2013 / Michelle Dean

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Natives have proven crucial to Democrats’ success across the West, but their struggle for democracy remains one of the least acknowledged, ugly realities of every election.

Jan 28, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

What’s a little permanent brain damage when you’re facing a life of debilitating poverty?

Jan 28, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’? Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Katha’s readers respond to her column on Planned Parenthood’s move away from the label “pro-choice.”

Jan 28, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory? Is Federal Education Policy Racially Discriminatory?

Who ends up being most affected by urban schools closings?

Jan 28, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

Philadelphia students, teachers and allies—including a majority of City Council members—are pushing back against the district's proposed closing of thirty-seven sch...

Jan 28, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO] From a Dream to Racial Justice: Seattle’s Racial Justice Initiative [VIDEO]

Seattle’s one-of-a-kind city program holds all public officials accountable for racial equity.

Jan 28, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever

Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever Why Graph Search Could Be Facebook’s Largest Privacy Invasion Ever

Facebook's new program will allow anyone to search for, say, "Chinese residents who have family members that like Falun Gong."

Jan 27, 2013 / Ari Melber

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