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 / Dave Zirin
Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete Tea Party Tim and Plutocrat Pete
An unlikely alliance takes on the Affordable Care Act.
Dec 17, 2013 / 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
Even if the NSA's spying programs are scaled back, surveillance infrastructure will continue to exist in the private sector.
Dec 16, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
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 / John Nichols
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 / Press Room
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
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 / Dave Zirin
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 / Dave Zirin
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
Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men Twitter’s Blocking Flub Might Have Been Prevented If the Company Weren’t Dominated by Men
More diversity in leadership brings a diversity of perspectives—and might help raise objections before a bad decision goes public.
Dec 13, 2013 / Bryce Covert