Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million
A university press is placed on the chopping block while the school’s head coach is paid nearly seven times its annual operation cost.
Jun 20, 2012 / Katha Pollitt
Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports
The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?
Jun 20, 2012 / Press Room
Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution
Issa has made politics central to his fight with the Obama White House—rather than making a credible case for his demands.
Jun 20, 2012 / John Nichols
All Hands on Deck at UVA All Hands on Deck at UVA
Given the transience of students and administrators at UVA, a stable faculty is central to protecting the University's vision, argues a student editor.
Jun 20, 2012 / StudentNation / George Wang
Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors
Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.
Jun 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
In Egypt, a President Without Power In Egypt, a President Without Power
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi will take over an office that the military has already stripped of much of its power.
Jun 20, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador Julian Assange Seeks Asylum in Ecuador
The Wikileaks founder has sought refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Jun 20, 2012 / Tom Hayden
‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO) ‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO)
Nurses and their allies launch a national campaign to push for a tax on financial transactions.
Jun 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill
Congressman tells the CEO, “You’re throwing darts at a dartboard and putting a lot of money at risk just in case you were wrong the first time. I don’t see how th...
Jun 19, 2012 / George Zornick
Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’ Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’
Who knew that Melber can hold a brimming cocktail at an unnatural height and give political advice at the same time?
Jun 19, 2012 / Press Room