On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit On Vultures and Red Wings: Billionaire Gets New Sports Arena in Bankrupt Detroit
The decision to go ahead with a new Red Wings hockey arena in bankrupt Detroit says so much more than its backers want us to hear.
Jul 29, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egyptians Are Coming to the Streets in a ‘Very Tense and Violent Time’ Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egyptians Are Coming to the Streets in a ‘Very Tense and Violent Time’
Sharif Abdel Kouddous, speaking from Cairo, joined Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! to analyze the allegations against ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, the protests surroundin...
Jul 26, 2013 / Press Room
#AskJessica: How Can Feminists Make Their Voices Heard? #AskJessica: How Can Feminists Make Their Voices Heard?
A big book deal isn't the only way.
Jul 26, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Worst Idea Ever Dave Zirin: The NFL’s Worst Idea Ever
In response to Aaron Hernandez’s recent arrest, the league may consider checking its players' tattoos for signs of gang affiliation.
Jul 26, 2013 / Press Room
All or Nothing: The Press and Its Out-of-Balance Skepticism All or Nothing: The Press and Its Out-of-Balance Skepticism
Eric on ranking Woody Allen; and Reed on the press's misplaced skepticism.
Jul 25, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan Jesus the Revolutionary: A Q&A With Reza Aslan
Crucifixion was the punishment that Rome reserved for the crime of sedition.
Jul 25, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players? Is the NFL Really Stupid Enough to Hire ‘Gang Tattoo Experts’ to Examine Players?
In the NFL, a racist idea gains surprising currency after the arrest of Aaron Hernandez.
Jul 25, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Congressman Adam Schiff’s Plan to Rein In Out-of-Control Secret FISC Courts Congressman Adam Schiff’s Plan to Rein In Out-of-Control Secret FISC Courts
A California congressman is drafting legislation that would introduce an adversarial voice to the secret court governing NSA spying.
Jul 25, 2013 / George Zornick
A Blueprint for the GOP’s Attempt to Sabotage Obamacare A Blueprint for the GOP’s Attempt to Sabotage Obamacare
Republican efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act go well beyond political opposition, from spreading lies to threatening a government shutdown.
Jul 25, 2013 / Zoƫ Carpenter
Jeremy Scahill: Yemeni Journalist Who Exposed US Strikes Released From Prison Jeremy Scahill: Yemeni Journalist Who Exposed US Strikes Released From Prison
Shaye was the first to expose the US cruise missile attack on the Yemeni village of al-Majalah—the first Obama administration-approved attack in Yemen.
Jul 25, 2013 / Press Room