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The Trials of Bradley Manning

The Trials of Bradley Manning The Trials of Bradley Manning

His conviction on Espionage Act charges poses grave dangers for American journalism.

Jul 31, 2013 / Feature / Chase Madar

The Monsterization of Trayvon Martin

The Monsterization of Trayvon Martin The Monsterization of Trayvon Martin

How George Zimmerman’s lawyers exploited racist stereotypes to justify the fear—and killing—of black men.

Jul 31, 2013 / Feature / Patricia J. Williams

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages? Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves.

Jul 31, 2013 / Feature / E. Tammy Kim

Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common

Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common

The two most dissected young people of 2013 show how this country eats its young.

Jul 31, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics

Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics Obama’s Better Bargain and Our Perverse Politics

Obama’s better bargain is a disturbing snapshot of a skewed political system.

Jul 31, 2013 / George Zornick

Wendy’s to Be Targeted by Fair Food Activists

Wendy’s to Be Targeted by Fair Food Activists Wendy’s to Be Targeted by Fair Food Activists

Of the five largest fast food corporations in the country—McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell and Wendy’s—Wendy’s stands alone as the only one ...

Jul 31, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

For and Against Method

For and Against Method For and Against Method

A painter who never lost sight of life’s being perpetually in transition.

Jul 31, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Shelf Life Shelf Life

Martín Adan’s The Cardboard House; José Manuel Prieto’s Encyclopedia of a Life in Russia

Jul 31, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Aaron Thier

William Warren Scranton, 1917–2013

William Warren Scranton, 1917–2013 William Warren Scranton, 1917–2013

On the occasion of the death of one of the last liberal Republican giants, reflections on the passing of a species.

Jul 31, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas

Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas

All wars have their bards, and Mexico’s ongoing narco wars are no exception.

Jul 31, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jorge Volpi

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