Society

Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office

The Republican senate candidate has made a fortune from an overtly misogynistic and homophobic organization.

Oct 3, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: ‘Two Sets of Rules’ for Players and Owners When It Comes to Political Speech Dave Zirin: ‘Two Sets of Rules’ for Players and Owners When It Comes to Political Speech

While owners and team executives openly throw their cash and endorsements in the political arena, players are often kept silenced through their contracts and team policies.

Oct 3, 2012 / Press Room

Defeat the Reactionary White Elite Defeat the Reactionary White Elite

While preventing a Republican triumph is imperative, we should have no illusions about Obama.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.

A Politics of Love A Politics of Love

In this election and after, we need to write a new story for our changing nation that places care and connection at the center.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Ai-jen Poo

Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats Why the Native American Vote Could Win the Senate for Democrats

In four close Western races, the tribal population could tip the balance.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / David Sarasohn

A New ‘Year of the Woman’? A New ‘Year of the Woman’?

 The GOP's War on Women has spurred another women-led movement to reclaim their rights. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX Bikini Basketball League Is an Insult to Title IX

Pick a women’s college basketball team, and cheer them on this season.

Oct 2, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education

California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court Nan Aron: Romney Would ‘Turn the Clock Back’ on Supreme Court

The current Supreme Court session will decide important cases on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage.

Oct 2, 2012 / Press Room

Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York Unlock The Box: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in New York

As a movement against punitive segregation in local prisons and jails, a new report by the New York Civil Liberties Union reveals more disturbing details than ever before.

Oct 2, 2012 / Jean Casella and James Ridgeway

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