Articles

Quarterback Tom Brady

Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit

Former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs on the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House.

Apr 25, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

dana schutz open casket

Can the Pain of Others Be Transmuted Into Art? Can the Pain of Others Be Transmuted Into Art?

While Dana Schutz’s Open Casket has received the lion’s share of attention, much of the Whitney Biennial seems to seek out controversy.

Apr 25, 2017 / Barry Schwabsky

Ella Fitzgerald at 100

Ella Fitzgerald at 100 Ella Fitzgerald at 100

During her long lifetime, the First Lady of Swing was as engaged with the new as she was driven by classicism.

Apr 25, 2017 / David Hajdu

US Mexico Border

How Border Patrol Deals With Dissent in Its Ranks How Border Patrol Deals With Dissent in Its Ranks

An interview with Customs and Border Protection whistle-blower James Tomsheck.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

Border Patrol US/Mexico

Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection Why We Need a Whistle-Blower in US Customs and Border Protection

The agency, which oversees Border Patrol, is one of the most opaque and unaccountable in our government.

Apr 25, 2017 / John Washington

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How the Government Works Under Trump How the Government Works Under Trump

Sad!

Apr 25, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus?

Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus? Why Was Heath Mello Thrown Under the Bus?

Was the candidate for mayor of Omaha held to a different standard than other Democrats?

Apr 24, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez

The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK

The party is still divided on policy and politics—but a full airing of differences is healthy.

Apr 24, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali

‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong ‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong

The magazine asks, “What if Muhammad Ali had never met Malcolm X?” The answer is disturbing.

Apr 24, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Russia Politkovskaya

A New Organization Is Battling Russia’s Culture of Impunity A New Organization Is Battling Russia’s Culture of Impunity

To end the attacks on journalists, activists, and writers, Freedom of Speech is standing for the best traditions of Russian civil society.

Apr 24, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

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