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Should Cam Newton Win the Heisman? Damn Straight, He Should! Should Cam Newton Win the Heisman? Damn Straight, He Should!

Pity the sports columnist who reaches for sanctimony in the Gomorrah of college football. Two voters for the 2010 Heisman Trophy, the sport's top award, have announced that they wo...

Dec 7, 2010 / Dave Zirin

In Defense of Government

In Defense of Government In Defense of Government

Obama must realize he's fighting about more than tax cuts. It's a defining battle and he can win, if he'd just join it.

Dec 6, 2010 / Kai Wright

Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’

Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’ Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’

By flip-flopping on a key campaign pledge to end tax cuts for the wealthy, Obama will only embolden Republicans and deflate an already restless Democratic base.

Dec 6, 2010 / Ari Berman

The Big Float’s a Big Scam The Big Float’s a Big Scam

WikiLeaks may be the biggest information explosion this week, but Wednesday's mammoth release of documents pertaining to the Fed's bank bailout program could well spark the most ou...

Dec 2, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Memo to Lebron: When You Return to Cleveland, Wear the Black Hat Memo to Lebron: When You Return to Cleveland, Wear the Black Hat

Lebron James finally returns to Cleveland where he can expect a world of hate. He should embrace it.

Dec 2, 2010 / Dave Zirin

WikiLeaks’ Economic Warfare WikiLeaks’ Economic Warfare

Bank of America shares fell 3 percent on Tuesday after Julian Assange hinted that he had as much as 5 GB worth of their documents revealing some shady behavior.

Dec 1, 2010 / Laura Flanders

If You’re Fat, It’s Obama’s Fault If You’re Fat, It’s Obama’s Fault

The same people who believe in death panels now believe in skinny panels.

Dec 1, 2010 / Leslie Savan

The Kids Are Alright

The Kids Are Alright The Kids Are Alright

Britain's students take to the streets, determined not to get fooled again.

Dec 1, 2010 / Maria Margaronis

Why Tax When You Can Freeze? Why Tax When You Can Freeze?

"The hard truth" is that controlling the deficit's going to "require some broad sacrifice" that public workers are going to have to share in, said the Pres.

Nov 30, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Memo To Democrats: You Have The Power Memo To Democrats: You Have The Power

Instead of caving to the GOP, Democrats should use the powers at their disposal.

Nov 30, 2010 / Ari Berman

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