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Obama’s Choice: Diplomacy or War in Syria

Obama’s Choice: Diplomacy or War in Syria Obama’s Choice: Diplomacy or War in Syria

Polls show Americans overwhelmingly oppose US action in Syria, 62-24.

May 1, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson

Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson

By coming out of the closet as an active, male pro athlete, Jason Collins has redefined the possible.

May 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Times Square Blues

Times Square Blues Times Square Blues

A visit to a forlorn sex shop inspires meditation on the diverse meanings of solidarity, mutuality and community.

Apr 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion Senate to Investigate Texas Plant Explosion

Why won't the EPA regulate ammonium nitrate? Barbara Boxer wants to know.

Apr 30, 2013 / George Zornick

Banks on the Run (Continued)

Banks on the Run (Continued) Banks on the Run (Continued)

Bank accountability activists continue to send a clear message to the big banks: “You can run, but you can’t hide.”

Apr 30, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands

The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands The Bangladeshi Blood on America’s Hands

When will free-traders-gone-wild own up to their complicity in brutal injustices like last week’s deadly factory fire?

Apr 30, 2013 / William Greider

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

The interactive La Ruta dramatizes an experience that many immigrants know too well—and senators could learn from.

Apr 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Does Guantanamo Exist?

Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?

Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?

Apr 30, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA’s Jason Collins.

Apr 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin

How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics

How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics

A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...

Apr 29, 2013 / John Nichols

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