Society

Sports and Empowerment Sports and Empowerment

In an all-star panel moderated by Dave Zirin, Michael Eric Dyson, Kevin Blackistone and Bobby Mitchell explore the positive role sports has played for the African American communit...

Feb 10, 2011 / Video / Press Room

Backward, Christian Soldiers

Backward, Christian Soldiers Backward, Christian Soldiers

Zealots are trying to turn the military into a religious army. Mikey Weinstein is fighting back.

Feb 10, 2011 / Feature / Stephen Glain

The Kids Are All Right The Kids Are All Right

As a mentoring program shows, the arc of a child’s life can be altered by a single stable adult.

Feb 10, 2011 / Feature / David Kirp

Sports and Empowerment Sports and Empowerment

In an all-star panel moderated by Dave Zirin, Michael Eric Dyson, Kevin Blackistone and Bobby Mitchell explore the positive role sports has played for the African American commun...

Feb 10, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like City of Joy Is What Investing in Life Looks Like

This weekend saw something revolutionary—not just  in Egypt, but in the Congo. The V-Day foundation, led by playwright and GRITtv guest Eve Ensler, opened its first City...

Feb 10, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Slide Show: 10 Works of Art the Right Wants to Censor Slide Show: 10 Works of Art the Right Wants to Censor

Feb 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

What Does the AOL/HuffPo Deal Mean for Journalism? What Does the AOL/HuffPo Deal Mean for Journalism?

On Uprising Radio, John Nichols says that the $315 million deal will not benefit readers.

Feb 9, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

What Does the AOL/HuffPo Deal Mean for Journalism? What Does the AOL/HuffPo Deal Mean for Journalism?

On Uprising Radio, John Nichols says that the $315 million deal will not benefit readers.

Feb 9, 2011 / Audio / Uprising Radio

A History Lesson for the Redskins Owner A History Lesson for the Redskins Owner

Dan Snyder needs a reminder about his team's attempts to resist integration.

Feb 9, 2011 / Dave Zirin and Zach Zill

The Battle to Desegregate the Washington Redskins The Battle to Desegregate the Washington Redskins

For Bobby Mitchell, integrating the last whites-only football team in the NFL was a greater challenge than most Americans can grasp, and remains part of a period in sports histor...

Feb 9, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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