For Poor, America’s a Sinking Ship For Poor, America’s a Sinking Ship
For all the talk of Wall Street reform, and new consumer protections, and talk of alternative energy policy, the fact remains that for most people, America is a sinking ship.
Jun 2, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Anger over Israel Hurts U.S. Anger over Israel Hurts U.S.
After Israel's latest act of aggression, it's not just the Arab world that is outraged. And it's not just Israel they're outraged at.
Jun 1, 2010 / Laura Flanders
US Media Pull Punches on Flotilla Assault US Media Pull Punches on Flotilla Assault
The global press explodes in outrage, but the paper of record turns, as usual, to those it considers "reliable sources"—Israeli officials—while CNN experts ju...
Jun 1, 2010 / Esther Kaplan
Israel’s Piracy Israel’s Piracy
With its unprovoked attack on the Freedom Flotilla, Israel has only fueled the world movement to end the Gaza blockade.
Jun 1, 2010 / Roane Carey
‘Our Players are Prepared to Fight’: Interview with Billy Hunter ‘Our Players are Prepared to Fight’: Interview with Billy Hunter
Threats of lockouts loom over the NBA, as the country's economic stagnation has both players and owners fighting to make sure they aren't left out in the cold. NBA Executive Board ...
May 29, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Corporate Media as a Toxic Dispersant Corporate Media as a Toxic Dispersant
Like the 1 million gallons of chemical dispersant that BP has now dumped in the Gulf, media can make any gush of oily lies less visible on the surface, though more toxic in the lon...
May 28, 2010 / Leslie Savan
DeBush, Debar and Debunk DeBush, Debar and Debunk
What Obama needs to be doing is in Washington. Three things that the GOP would steadfastly oppose.
May 27, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods
As states scramble to stay afloat -- how are they balancing their budgets? On the backs of working women of course.
May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Baby Steps Towards Equality Baby Steps Towards Equality
In a world where baby steps donate progress, even a compromise seems like a stride. Will Barack Obama come throw and give the executive order to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell?
May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders
History as Farce: Rush Limbaugh is NOT Muhammad Ali History as Farce: Rush Limbaugh is NOT Muhammad Ali
Rush Limbaugh's authorized biographer believes that El Rushbo and the Champ have a lot in common. Judge for yourself.
May 25, 2010 / Dave Zirin