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The Super Bowl’s Military Fables

The Super Bowl’s Military Fables The Super Bowl’s Military Fables

The NFL and the military work together to spin fantasies about the harm that can result from both activities.

Feb 3, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Hundreds of Actions Are Planned to Protest Keystone XL

Hundreds of Actions Are Planned to Protest Keystone XL Hundreds of Actions Are Planned to Protest Keystone XL

Protesters have planned hundreds of actions in response to the State Department's report that the Keystone XL pipeline would have a negligable impact on climate change.

Feb 3, 2014 / Allison Kilkenny

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The ‘Dreadfully Increasing Slaughter’ of NYC Pedestrians, 100 Years Ago

In February 1914, an editorial warned against allowing a small, privileged driving minority to jeopardize the lives of everyone else.

Feb 1, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed

Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed

Now that a key player in New Jersey’s bridge scandal is challenging the governor's defenses, Christie is in for a long hard ride at home—not a  presidential ca...

Jan 31, 2014 / John Nichols

Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL

Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL

A State Department assessment concludes that oil from Alberta’s tar sands will be extracted, shipped and burnt regardless of whether the pipeline is built.

Jan 31, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Not a Broncos Fan? Then This Super Bowl, Root for Russell Wilson

Not a Broncos Fan? Then This Super Bowl, Root for Russell Wilson Not a Broncos Fan? Then This Super Bowl, Root for Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson could break multiple taboos and thrash quite a few tired tropes with a victory in the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Jan 31, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public

Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public Lawsuit Claims Chicago Police Conducted Illegal Strip Searches in Public

One plaintiff also alleges that an officer charged her with drug possession on planted heroin.

Jan 31, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

On Seeing Dan Snyder at an Event to Promote Racial Justice

On Seeing Dan Snyder at an Event to Promote Racial Justice On Seeing Dan Snyder at an Event to Promote Racial Justice

Why was Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder at the Fritz Pollard Alliance dinner, which strives to end structural racism in the NFL?

Jan 31, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You?

Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You? Execution by Firing Squad: Coming to a State Near You?

Lethal injection drug shortages have lawmakers scrambling for alternative execution methods.

Jan 30, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement De Blasio Agrees to a Landmark Stop-and-Frisk Settlement

Following through on a key campaign promise, de Blasio agrees to an inclusive reform process for stop-and-frisk—but does it matter?

Jan 30, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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