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The Underrated List

The Underrated List The Underrated List

Sometimes the best things are the least appreciated.

Jun 1, 2015 / Eric Alterman

NSA Reform? No Way! Scott Walker Wants ‘Something Closer to the Patriot Act’

NSA Reform? No Way! Scott Walker Wants ‘Something Closer to the Patriot Act’ NSA Reform? No Way! Scott Walker Wants ‘Something Closer to the Patriot Act’

The Wisconsin governor positions himself as the exact opposite of Rand Paul—and privacy advocates in both parties.

Jun 1, 2015 / John Nichols

The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want

The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want

The former Hewlett-Packard CEO is running as the anti-Hillary, but the two are more alike than is comfortable.

May 29, 2015 / Leslie Savan

FIFA Is Corrupt (Just Like Everything Else in Sports)

FIFA Is Corrupt (Just Like Everything Else in Sports) FIFA Is Corrupt (Just Like Everything Else in Sports)

Americans want to believe that sports are the last remaining venue for honest competition—but we’ve known otherwise for years.

May 29, 2015 / William Greider

Sepp Blatter Re-Elected Just In Time for the Women’s World Cup

Sepp Blatter Re-Elected Just In Time for the Women’s World Cup Sepp Blatter Re-Elected Just In Time for the Women’s World Cup

Sepp Blatter's unreconstructed sexism is a slap in the face to everyone who supports women's soccer.

May 29, 2015 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Martin O’Malley Attempts a Politics of Moral Duty

Martin O’Malley Attempts a Politics of Moral Duty Martin O’Malley Attempts a Politics of Moral Duty

Former Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor brings a higher-ground message to the 2016 race.

May 29, 2015 / John Nichols

Will Connecticut Go Robin Hood on Low-Wage Bosses?

Will Connecticut Go Robin Hood on Low-Wage Bosses? Will Connecticut Go Robin Hood on Low-Wage Bosses?

Lawmakers in Connecticut don’t want corporations to capitalize on cheap labor.

May 29, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The Conservatives Who Gutted the Voting Rights Act Are Now Challenging ‘One Person, One Vote’

The Conservatives Who Gutted the Voting Rights Act Are Now Challenging ‘One Person, One Vote’ The Conservatives Who Gutted the Voting Rights Act Are Now Challenging ‘One Person, One Vote’

The newest challenge to voting rights would be a dramatic powergrab for the GOP.

May 28, 2015 / Ari Berman

Will the FIFA Raids Scuttle the Vote to Suspend Israeli Soccer?

Will the FIFA Raids Scuttle the Vote to Suspend Israeli Soccer? Will the FIFA Raids Scuttle the Vote to Suspend Israeli Soccer?

The future of the planned FIFA vote on Israeli soccer’s future may be in peril but it may have received an unexpected boost.

May 28, 2015 / Dave Zirin

The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time

The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time The Push for Debt-Free College Is Hitting the Big Time

An idea that didn't formally exist six weeks ago is picking up a lot of steam.

May 27, 2015 / George Zornick

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