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Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth? Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

The largest public school police department in the nation targets children who are as young as six years old. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

The Chicago Bears: A Ray of Light in the Darkness of the NFL’s Bully-palooza The Chicago Bears: A Ray of Light in the Darkness of the NFL’s Bully-palooza

The Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin story has at least revealed an NFL team that refuses to see harassment as part of doing business.

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Bully Culture Needs to End

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

Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America) Sullivan vs. Sullivan (Plus: Reed on Al Jazeera America)

Eric takes on Andrew Sullivan's ideological backflips, Reed spends an election night with Al Jazeera America.

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here De Blasio in New York: If You Can Do It Here

A non-billionaire mayor, backed by labor with a budget of $72 billion to dispense? It’ll be worth watching. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War

In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War In Syria, the Assault on Healthcare Is a Weapon of War

The growing humanitarian catastrophe is not just an accidental outcome of the conflict—the Assad regime has been deliberately targeting healthcare infrastructure and personne...

Nov 7, 2013 / Omar Ghabra

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe Black Voters, Not the ‘Gender Gap,’ Won Virginia for McAuliffe

Women of color are the “gender gap.”

Nov 7, 2013 / Zerlina Maxwell

The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop

The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop The Terrorism That Torture Didn’t Stop

Supporters of “enhanced interrogation” tout dubious claims of its effectiveness but ignore two cases where it failed to thwart terrorism.

Nov 7, 2013 / Katherine Hawkins

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’ ‘The Voice of Greek Radio Falls Silent’

Syriza tables no-confidence motion as Greek government evicts workers from state broadcaster.

Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / Maria Margaronis

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas Voter Suppression Backfires in North Carolina, Spreads in Texas

Efforts to restrict student voting failed in North Carolina, but voter suppression attempts accelerated in Texas during the last election. 

Nov 7, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

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