Out of the Closet and Onto the Court Out of the Closet and Onto the Court
Former NBA player John Amaechi's admission that he is gay exposed the league's compassion and bigotry.
Feb 15, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Out of Africa Out of Africa
The World Social Forum marched into Nairobi full of conflict, action and ideas.
Feb 15, 2007 / Feature / Alisa Solomon
American Dream, Downsized American Dream, Downsized
In the world's increasingly crowded cities, personal space is shrinking--and so are options for personal happiness.
Feb 6, 2007 / Feature / Andrew Lam
Workers, Not Guests Workers, Not Guests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using immigration control measures to retaliate against undocumented workers who stand up for their rights.
Feb 6, 2007 / Editorial / David Bacon
Living-Wage Victory in LA Living-Wage Victory in LA
Low-wage workers in hotels near Los Angeles International Airport are the latest to benefit from the city's living-wage law, riding a wave of considerable political momentum.
Feb 5, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Surge for Peace Surge for Peace
Thanks to the efforts of the peace movement and a significant shift in public opinion, we can stop this war. But it's not going to be easy.
Feb 2, 2007 / Editorial / Liza Featherstone
Voices of Protest Voices of Protest
Peace activists and military families in DC Saturday were less angry than than resolute that the American people sent a clear signal in November to end the US occupation in Iraq.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert
Beyond Marriage: Love and the Law Beyond Marriage: Love and the Law
Pressure is building to expand the legal definition of family beyond the boundaries of gay or straight marriage.
Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Beccah Golubock Watson
Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man
The day The Champ turned 65 was marked by the release of a line of snack foods bearing his image. Lost in the hype was Muhammad Ali's proud history as a war resister.
Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin
Heck-of -a-Job Myers? Heck-of -a-Job Myers?
The ICE chief's comments about immigration and unions raise troubling questions. Congress should seek answers.
Jan 3, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein