Society

Times Square Blues

Times Square Blues Times Square Blues

A visit to a forlorn sex shop inspires meditation on the diverse meanings of solidarity, mutuality and community.

Apr 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets

Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets

Search engine executives warn about invasive government surveillance, but the digital arms trade begins with their own technologies.

Apr 30, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhist Violence in Burma Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhism is marked by concern for the welfare of all “sentient” creatures. But when it is harnessed to ethnic intolerance and extreme nationalism, it can turn violent. ...

Apr 30, 2013 / Barbara Crossette

The Life and Death of Words

The Life and Death of Words The Life and Death of Words

Walking libraries... a God named “Word”.. what Sherlock Holmes never said... read it here!

Apr 30, 2013 / Eduardo Galeano

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

The interactive La Ruta dramatizes an experience that many immigrants know too well—and senators could learn from.

Apr 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Does Guantanamo Exist?

Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?

Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?

Apr 30, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA’s Jason Collins.

Apr 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: Why Did Steubenville Renew the Football Coach’s Contract?

Dave Zirin: Why Did Steubenville Renew the Football Coach’s Contract? Dave Zirin: Why Did Steubenville Renew the Football Coach’s Contract?

The high school football coach is on board for two more years—despite the jock-turned-rape culture in his locker room.

Apr 29, 2013 / Press Room

Remembering Mary Thom

Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom

The feminist author and long-time editor of Ms. magazine died tragically in a biking accident.

Apr 29, 2013 / Michele Kort

Immigrant Rights Groups, Labor, Occupy Plan May Day Protests

Immigrant Rights Groups, Labor, Occupy Plan May Day Protests Immigrant Rights Groups, Labor, Occupy Plan May Day Protests

The upcoming protests have already attracted the attention of authorities—including the FBI.

Apr 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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