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Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him? Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Will Michael Sam’s coming out force NFL owners to make the league more inclusive?

Feb 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Congressional Republicans Call Obama ‘Lawless’ for Issuing Executive Orders. That’s Just Wrong.

Congressional Republicans Call Obama ‘Lawless’ for Issuing Executive Orders. That’s Just Wrong. Congressional Republicans Call Obama ‘Lawless’ for Issuing Executive Orders. That’s Just Wrong.

Issuing executive orders is nothing new, especially with regard to federal contractors. So why the vitriol?

Feb 11, 2014 / John Nichols

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

“A lot of money was spent, a lot of damage incurred, and now we don't know what to do with what we've got.”

Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn

For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted

For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted For Pussy Riot Members, No More Taking Freedom for Granted

They are using their fame, however sudden and unexpected, to champion prison reform in Russia, the United States and around the world.

Feb 11, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

West Virginians still have many questions left unanswered.

Feb 11, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Divine Intervention in the NFL

Divine Intervention in the NFL Divine Intervention in the NFL

The big guy upstairs picks sides in the Super Bowl. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

De Blasio Signals Break With Bloomberg Era in State of the City Speech

De Blasio Signals Break With Bloomberg Era in State of the City Speech De Blasio Signals Break With Bloomberg Era in State of the City Speech

The mayor traded applause lines for critique and permitted comparisons of his ambition to La Guardia's.

Feb 10, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

‘Right Now the System Works Very Well for Developers.’ Will de Blasio Update Zoning Policy?

‘Right Now the System Works Very Well for Developers.’ Will de Blasio Update Zoning Policy? ‘Right Now the System Works Very Well for Developers.’ Will de Blasio Update Zoning Policy?

Squaring community needs with developers’ desires requires not kinder-and-gentler rezoning but a new process for shaping the city.

Feb 10, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

All-American Michael Sam Comes Out and the NFL Is On the Clock

All-American Michael Sam Comes Out and the NFL Is On the Clock All-American Michael Sam Comes Out and the NFL Is On the Clock

All-American Michael Sam’s coming out is new and historic. The early reaction by NFL GMs is tired and bigoted.

Feb 10, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona

Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona

Talking up Pope Francis and unions, the veep lays down his marker.

Feb 10, 2014 / John Nichols

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