The Legacy of Chernobyl The Legacy of Chernobyl
Twenty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the US media have yet to print the pictures of Chernobyl now.
Apr 26, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Race, Millennials and Reverse Discrimination Race, Millennials and Reverse Discrimination
Race is still a thorny thing for many young people.
Apr 26, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie
Washington Capitals Win Over Boston Bruins Spurs Spasm of Racism Washington Capitals Win Over Boston Bruins Spurs Spasm of Racism
A black hockey player scores a winning goal against a Tea Partying goalie, and racists couldn’t help themselves.
Apr 26, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Hundreds March in ACT UP/Occupy Rally, Nineteen Protesters Arrested Hundreds March in ACT UP/Occupy Rally, Nineteen Protesters Arrested
Hundreds of activists from ACT UP, Occupy Wall Street and housing rights groups took to the streets Wednesday to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of ACT UP.
Apr 26, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Paul Ryan’s Claim That His Budget Reflects Catholic Teaching Is ‘Nonsense’ Paul Ryan’s Claim That His Budget Reflects Catholic Teaching Is ‘Nonsense’
As the Budget Committee chairman delivers a major address at a Catholic university, Jesuits say, "your budget appears to reflect the values of your favorite philosopher, Ayn R...
Apr 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
What Teachers Want What Teachers Want
New studies show that many teachers are unhappy in their jobs—and in this climate of austerity, it's no wonder.
Apr 25, 2012 / Editorial / Dana Goldstein
A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech A New Low in Attacks on Freedom of Speech
Tarek Mehanna got seventeen years in prison for translating a document.
Apr 25, 2012 / Editorial / David Cole
Defending Israel (and Waiting for a Miracle) Defending Israel (and Waiting for a Miracle)
American Jews could play a useful role in aiding our Israeli cousins to see that they are destroying what was noble about their country. Why won't they?
Apr 25, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Road to Marjayoun: On Anthony Shadid The Road to Marjayoun: On Anthony Shadid
Anthony Shadid was an exceedingly rare reporter in the thinning ranks of American journalism.
Apr 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman
Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination? Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination?
Mitt’s opponents say he won only because he outspends everyone. It’s not that simple.