Trans Sex Workers Are 25 Times More Likely to Be HIV Positive Than the General Population Trans Sex Workers Are 25 Times More Likely to Be HIV Positive Than the General Population
Here’s what can be done to push back against this unacceptable trend.
Dec 16, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Edge of Sports: Shooting Hoops in Syria Edge of Sports: Shooting Hoops in Syria
On this week’s podcast, Dave Zirin speaks with two former NBA champions, praises the US Women’s National Soccer Team, and explains why Donald Trump wants to erase Muslim ...
Dec 15, 2015 / Dave Zirin
‘Plantation Politics’: Racist Legislation Stalks the Mizzou Football Team ‘Plantation Politics’: Racist Legislation Stalks the Mizzou Football Team
A Missouri lawmaker is attempting to ensure that football players are seen but not heard.
Dec 15, 2015 / Dave Zirin
How Can We Protect Our Communities From Homegrown Terrorism? How Can We Protect Our Communities From Homegrown Terrorism?
America must start rejecting the politics of fear.
Dec 15, 2015 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
The Number of Child Migrants Arriving on the US’s Doorstep Has Doubled Since Last Year The Number of Child Migrants Arriving on the US’s Doorstep Has Doubled Since Last Year
The renewed arrivals revive a heated political debate about just how much the US ought to accommodate children and families who are escaping deadly conditions in Central America.
Dec 14, 2015 / Julianne Hing
The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much? The Fate of the World Changed in Paris—but by How Much?
If taken seriously, the commitments made at COP21 could spell death for the fossil-fuel industry. That’s a big “if.”
Dec 13, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us The Paris Climate Deal Will Not Save Us
The agreement will still raise global temperatures 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Dec 12, 2015 / Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries Naomi Klein: Climate Change Will Destroy These Countries
In Paris, vulnerable nations are being forced to accept unconscionable terms to stay in existence.
Dec 12, 2015 / Naomi Klein
Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement Scientists Warn: The Paris Climate Agreement Needs Massive Improvement
The current text doesn’t even mention “fossil fuels” and lacks strong language on human rights.
Dec 11, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard
For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality For These Refugees, Trump’s Threats Are Already a Reality
For one group of Bangladeshi asylum seekers, the threat of “banning Muslims” is far from hypothetical.
Dec 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen