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Slamming the NSA

Slamming the NSA Slamming the NSA

Obama’s Review Group is about to join a federal judge in blasting the NSA’s data collection overreach, it appears.

Dec 17, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Three More ‘Better Than Peyton’ Choices for Sportsperson of the Year

Three More ‘Better Than Peyton’ Choices for Sportsperson of the Year Three More ‘Better Than Peyton’ Choices for Sportsperson of the Year

Following some terrific feedback from readers, I now have three more people to add to my list of Sportspeople of the Year.

Dec 17, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete

Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete

An unlikely alliance takes on the Affordable Care Act. 

Dec 17, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it

The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it

Even if the NSA's spying programs are scaled back, surveillance infrastructure will continue to exist in the private sector.

Dec 16, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same

Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same Judge Rules Against NSA Spying; Congress Should Do the Same

Federal jurist raises profound constitutional concerns, saying the agency uses “almost-Orwellian technology.”

Dec 16, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Jessica Valenti: Beyoncé Is ‘Absolutely’ a Feminist

Jessica Valenti: Beyoncé Is ‘Absolutely’ a Feminist Jessica Valenti: Beyoncé Is ‘Absolutely’ a Feminist

The pop megastar’s surprise album touches on themes of self-authorship and control.

Dec 16, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

America’s Child Soldiers

America’s Child Soldiers America’s Child Soldiers

The Pentagon’s JROTC program canvasses public high schools for future soldiers.

Dec 16, 2013 / Ann Jones

Peyton Manning: a Dreadful, Uninspired Choice by ‘Sports Illustrated’ for Sportsperson of the Year

Peyton Manning: a Dreadful, Uninspired Choice by ‘Sports Illustrated’ for Sportsperson of the Year Peyton Manning: a Dreadful, Uninspired Choice by ‘Sports Illustrated’ for Sportsperson of the Year

Choosing Peyton Manning as its Sportsperson of the Year was a resoundingly establishment choice by Sports Illustrated that serves to obscure the rumbling resistance to the status q...

Dec 16, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word

The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word The Washington Redskins and the ‘C’ Word

Has a Native American named Jay Winter Nightwolf put a curse on this team? It seems hardly worth the effort.

Dec 14, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 12/13/13

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 12/13/13 Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week, 12/13/13

This week: cyberlibertarians, Obama’s handshake with Castro, and the over-policing of America.

Dec 13, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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