A Migrant Worker’s Death Sheds Light on China’s Labor Underground A Migrant Worker’s Death Sheds Light on China’s Labor Underground
Zhou Xiuyun, a 47-year-old mother from Henan Province, was killed by police while demanding back wages.
Jan 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Mario Cuomo Was So Very Right—Especially on the Death Penalty Mario Cuomo Was So Very Right—Especially on the Death Penalty
The late New York governor made it his mission to speak up for a moral politics and governance.
Jan 2, 2015 / John Nichols
A Reality of Their Own: Jameis Winston, Rape and Seminole Fandom at Florida State A Reality of Their Own: Jameis Winston, Rape and Seminole Fandom at Florida State
Florida State administrators and football fans are involved in a dangerous, highly lucrative exercise in creating their own reality about sexual assault.
Jan 1, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power? Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?
And if so, does the left party inherit a poisoned chalice? Or can it make a fresh start?
Dec 31, 2014 / Maria Margaronis
Steve Scalise’s Problem Is the Republican Party’s Problem Steve Scalise’s Problem Is the Republican Party’s Problem
The fresh face of the Republican Party voted twice against making Martin Luther King Day a holiday.
Dec 31, 2014 / John Nichols
Why 2014 Will Be Remembered as the Year the Sports World Turned Upside Down Why 2014 Will Be Remembered as the Year the Sports World Turned Upside Down
As the year closes, the bosses of the sports world find themselves bruised, battered and in altogether dire straits.
Dec 29, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Tech Workers Chafe at India’s Neoliberal Ascent Tech Workers Chafe at India’s Neoliberal Ascent
The real tech revolution may not be in Silicon Valley but at a Nokia factory outside Chennai.
Dec 29, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Rabbi Leonard Beerman: A Force for Goodness Rabbi Leonard Beerman: A Force for Goodness
He fought for social justice and peace--with a twinkle in his eye.
Dec 29, 2014 / Jon Wiener
Bill de Blasio Is Not the First New York City Mayor to Clash With Police Unions Bill de Blasio Is Not the First New York City Mayor to Clash With Police Unions
Mayors Fiorello La Guardia, John Lindsay and Rudy Giuliani all survived clashes with the PBA. Bill de Blasio will too.
Dec 28, 2014 / John Nichols
Lesson Learned: High School Hoops Team Disinvited From Tournament Over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Shirts Lesson Learned: High School Hoops Team Disinvited From Tournament Over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Shirts
The Mendocino high school basketball teams are learning an ugly lesson in the boundaries of free speech.
Dec 27, 2014 / Dave Zirin