Society

Le'Veon Bell

Le’Veon Bell and the Politics of Anti-Solidarity Le’Veon Bell and the Politics of Anti-Solidarity

Pittsburgh Steelers players ransacked their teammate’s locker, and NFL owners were assuredly licking their chops as the scene unfolded.

Nov 16, 2018 / Dave Zirin

McKayla Maroney

It’s Time for the US Government to Take Control of US Olympic Efforts It’s Time for the US Government to Take Control of US Olympic Efforts

In the wake of the revelations of USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual predation, US Olympic efforts need to be put in government hands.

Nov 16, 2018 / Ronald Katz

Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again

Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again

Trusting in lawyers—instead of protesters—didn’t work out so well then.

Nov 16, 2018 / Jane McAlevey

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John Pace and His Friends Expected to Die in Prison John Pace and His Friends Expected to Die in Prison

Then the men, who’d been sentenced to life as juveniles, were freed.

Nov 16, 2018 / Katie Rose Quandt

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How ‘The New York Times’ Deceived the Public on North Korea How ‘The New York Times’ Deceived the Public on North Korea

Stretching the findings of a think-tank report on Pyongyang’s missile bases is a reminder of the paper’s role in the lead-up to the Iraq War.

Nov 16, 2018 / Tim Shorrock

Trump Speaks with Reporters

The President and the Media Are a Match Made in Heaven The President and the Media Are a Match Made in Heaven

“It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS.”

Nov 15, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt

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Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen

Republicans just blocked Ro Khanna’s proposal to end all US military aid to the Saudi-led coalition that is attacking Yemen.

Nov 15, 2018 / John Nichols

‘Chasing an Elusive Centrism Is Ridiculous’

‘Chasing an Elusive Centrism Is Ridiculous’ ‘Chasing an Elusive Centrism Is Ridiculous’

Frank Rich on politics, Erwin Chemerinsky on Matt Whitaker, and Laura Carlsen on the migrant caravan.

Nov 15, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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How Brown University Students and Dining Workers Got Better Working Conditions—Together How Brown University Students and Dining Workers Got Better Working Conditions—Together

They started by demanding air conditioning in the main campus dining hall—and now they’re asking for more. 

Nov 14, 2018 / Lucas Smolcic Larson

Migrant caravan from Honduras

Caravan Migrants Carry Hopes Northward as Their Journey Resumes Caravan Migrants Carry Hopes Northward as Their Journey Resumes

Fleeing poverty and violence, three young men from Honduras join thousands who dream of better lives in the United States.

Nov 14, 2018 / Madeleine Wattenbarger

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