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
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
The interactive La Ruta dramatizes an experience that many immigrants know too well—and senators could learn from.
Apr 30, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?
Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?
Apr 30, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
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 / Blog / Dave Zirin
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 / Nation in the News / Press Room
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 / Lived History / Michele Kort
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 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
You Are a Guinea Pig You Are a Guinea Pig
How Americans unwittingly entered—and become exposed to biohazards in—the greatest uncontrolled experiment ever launched.
Apr 29, 2013 / David Rosner and Gerald Markowitz
A Fighter by His Trade: Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Sports and the American Dream A Fighter by His Trade: Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Sports and the American Dream
Sports have been a historic avenue for immigrant acceptance in the US, but Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s story shows just how much that’s changed.
Apr 29, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin