Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses
It is time to recognize that penalty and punishment are wrong responses—for congressmen and for SNAP recipients.
Nov 21, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma The Myth of the Child-Stealing Roma
Europe’s panic is about race and class, not child abduction.
Nov 13, 2013 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Stop Blaming Black Men for the Dolphins Locker-Room Racism Stop Blaming Black Men for the Dolphins Locker-Room Racism
Many writers put the fault for Richie Incognito's racist bullying on a generation of African-American players. This is just wrong.
Nov 12, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Demand Justice for Renisha McBride Demand Justice for Renisha McBride
Join ColorofChange.org in calling for a full investigation into the 19-year-old’s death.
Nov 11, 2013 / Take Action / NationAction
Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride
The teenager’s death sets off a familiar refrain when thinking about the history of race in the United States.
Nov 11, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End
Dave Zirin talks with Amy Goodman on the NFL’s bullying problem and the need to change sports culture for the better.
Nov 8, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
The Miami Dolphins Showcase Bully Solidarity The Miami Dolphins Showcase Bully Solidarity
As Dolphins players rush to support accused racist bully Richie Incognito, it is worth asking who is pulling the strings.
Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The NFL’s Bully Problem The NFL’s Bully Problem
The story of NFL player Richie Incognito bullying a teammate is just the tip of the iceberg.
Nov 5, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Open Letter to Redskins Owner Dan Snyder: Dear Dan, You Can’t Say You Weren’t Warned Open Letter to Redskins Owner Dan Snyder: Dear Dan, You Can’t Say You Weren’t Warned
Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, will be subject to demonstrations this week in Minneapolis. It is just the latest in a groundswell to change the name.
Nov 4, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Stop-and-Frisk Is Now in Bill de Blasio’s Hands Stop-and-Frisk Is Now in Bill de Blasio’s Hands
A Federal appeals court has put a stay on crucial reforms to the NYPD’s controversial policy—but will next week’s mayoral election render the stay moot?
Nov 1, 2013 / Emily Jane Goodman