Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself? Can NASCAR Be Saved From Itself?
For the last decade, NASCAR has tried to shed its legacy as a sport indelibly linked to the confederate flag.
Jul 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Taiwan Declares Peace on China Taiwan Declares Peace on China
You can't trust the Chinese. I don't care if you're talking about those communists on the mainland or the other guys on Taiwan; they just won't follow the wargames script that our ...
Jul 9, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics
Two Oklahoma corporate raiders have stolen one of Seattle's most beloved sports franchises with an unlikely accomplice, the NBA's commissioner, David Stern.
Jul 3, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Talking Points for an Energy Crisis Talking Points for an Energy Crisis
Now that rising gas prices and plummeting sales of gas hog vehicles has gotten everyone's attention, let's talk about a long-term plan.
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Happy Oil Dependence Day Happy Oil Dependence Day
We're drowning in pretended patriotism used to cover the lies that got us into Iraq, the defense of torture and violation of our basic liberties.
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Disaster Capitalists Reap Profits Disaster Capitalists Reap Profits
As the planet is rocked by multiple shocks, here's a look at how disaster capitalists are reaping the benefits--leveraging the Iraq War, the push for arctic drilling and the global...
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein
Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee? Who’s Afraid of Judy Maccabee?
Women increasingly are taking leadership roles in Jewish life--and that's a problem?
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian The Persecution of Sami Al-Arian
The US government's shameful auto-da-fé of Sami Al-Arian enters a new phase.
Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Top McCain Aide Says That Another Terrorist Attack on the US Would Be to McCain’s Advantage in the Election Top McCain Aide Says That Another Terrorist Attack on the US Would Be to McCain’s Advantage in the Election
What a way to energize your base.
Jul 1, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Flyboy McPlane! Flyboy McPlane!
Thrills and spills in a dogfight over Washington!
Jul 1, 2008 / Column / Robert Grossman