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The City That Outlawed Free Food

The City That Outlawed Free Food The City That Outlawed Free Food

Activists in Fort Lauderdale have just filed a lawsuit alleging that the city’s ban on providing food to the homeless violates the First Amendment.

Feb 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Jesse Hagopian: ‘I Was Pepper-Sprayed by Seattle Police on MLK Day’

Jesse Hagopian: ‘I Was Pepper-Sprayed by Seattle Police on MLK Day’ Jesse Hagopian: ‘I Was Pepper-Sprayed by Seattle Police on MLK Day’

What do I have to do, so that when my sons recall the sixty-third annual MLK Day celebration, it is about remembering past trials of injustice, rather than endlessly reliving them?...

Feb 2, 2015 / Jesse Hagopian

The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play

The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play The Conspiracy Theory Surrounding The Seahawks’ Last Play

Why did Seattle choke away the Super Bowl? Some inside their locker room think that it’s because they were more concerned about optics than results.

Feb 2, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

The 2016 contender is running well because he’s the ultimate political insider.

Feb 1, 2015 / John Nichols

Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity…

Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity… Larry Wilmore: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Multicultural Diversity…

The new Nightly Show confronts PC.

Jan 30, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan

If You Read That ‘NYT’ Story About Two Teens in Oakland, Keep This in Mind

If You Read That ‘NYT’ Story About Two Teens in Oakland, Keep This in Mind If You Read That ‘NYT’ Story About Two Teens in Oakland, Keep This in Mind

What the story about a fire set to a gender-nonconforming teenager in Oakland leaves out about race, gender expression and violence.

Jan 30, 2015 / Dani McClain

Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever

Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever Solidarity—and the Seattle Seahawks—Forever

The Seattle Seahawks are representing a new sports/politics paradigm, one that with a Super Bowl win could be felt for a generation.

Jan 30, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Canada’s New Law Is Forcing Sex Workers Onto the Streets and Into Harm’s Way

Canada’s New Law Is Forcing Sex Workers Onto the Streets and Into Harm’s Way Canada’s New Law Is Forcing Sex Workers Onto the Streets and Into Harm’s Way

Advocates say the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act is trying to end sex work by making it too dangerous to perform.

Jan 29, 2015 / Michelle Chen

‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn

‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn ‘Get Out of Here, You Low Life Scum’: John McCain Yells at Protesters to Get Off His Lawn

Activists disrupt Henry Kissinger’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Jan 29, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage

Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage Super Bowl Sunday, a Big Day for Brain Damage

It’s time again for America’s annual concussion carnival.

Jan 29, 2015 / Jon Wiener

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