Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?
In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.
Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry
We can blame the Burmese government for the unfolding tragedy in the wake of the cyclone. We can also blame ourselves.
Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Allan Nairn
Blackwater’s Private Spies Blackwater’s Private Spies
The notorious mercenary firm is now a one-stop shop for security outsourcing, offering CIA-like services to Fortune 500 companies.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
The Antiwar Plank The Antiwar Plank
Democratic Party leaders should listen to the House members who want a strong antiwar message on the platform.
Jun 5, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!
Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.
Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore
Letter From Lille: Echoes of ’68 Letter From Lille: Echoes of ’68
France has by far the most vibrant revolutionary left in Western Europe.
May 29, 2008 / Feature / Marc Perelman
‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest ‘Like He Died Twice’: Mary Tillman’s Lonely Quest
The mother of Pat Tillman--football star, Army ranger and casualty of war--reflects on how the Pentagon has distorted the truth and the NFL has exploited the tragedy.
May 28, 2008 / Feature / Dave Zirin
We Can’t Talk to Iran, But We Can Sell Them Weapons We Can’t Talk to Iran, But We Can Sell Them Weapons
My latest turn on Bloggingheads TV gave me a chance to vent on a particular issue that's been driving me crazy amid the entire back and forth about appeasement and diplomacy, parti...
May 28, 2008 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Mixed Blessing Mixed Blessing
Obama calls for direct dialogue and new trade deals with Latin America, but continued counterinsurgency in Columbia, tensions with Venezuela.
May 25, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
The Power Conundrum The Power Conundrum
After railing against non-violent intervention in the face of genocide, Samantha Power rethinks her stand.
May 22, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Michael Massing