Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat Why We Should All Root for the Miami Heat
The 2012 NBA finals presents more than a match up of two young, exciting, athletic teams. They present a rooting political litmus test.
Jun 11, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The Shock Doctrine Goes to College The Shock Doctrine Goes to College
At UC Davis and other institutions, student-led protests against austerity are met with thuggish riot cops and the criminalization of speech.
Jun 8, 2012 / Joshua Clover
Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students
How dress codes discriminate against women.
Jun 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Asesinatos a la Carta Asesinatos a la Carta
Los liberales le hicieron un escándalo a Bush por sus abusos. Ahora no pueden callarse.
Jun 8, 2012 / The Editors
Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL
More than 2,000 former players claim the NFL concealed knowledge about the long-term damage caused by concussions.
Jun 8, 2012 / Press Room
Walker Wins, Money Shouts Walker Wins, Money Shouts
Eric on the Times review of The Cause and Reed on Charles Lane's particular style of punditry.
Jun 8, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe? Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?
The fact that United Nations has long ceased to play the protective role assigned to it throws its ability to truly advocate for LGBT rights into question.
Jun 7, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana
Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.
Jun 7, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Fortress USA Fortress USA
The wild world of border security and boundary building in Arizona.
Jun 7, 2012 / Todd Miller
Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option
Liberals raised a ruckus over Bush’s abuses. Let’s hold this president to the same standard.
Jun 6, 2012 / The Editors