‘Athletes Aren’t Roulette Chips’: Bill Bradley Speaks Out on Gambling in Sports ‘Athletes Aren’t Roulette Chips’: Bill Bradley Speaks Out on Gambling in Sports
A Supreme Court decision effectively legalizing sports gambling has been met with cheers, but the NBA Hall-of-Famer and former senator is a dissenting voice.
Jun 12, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes
Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.
Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs
The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration
To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.
Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Today Is the 2nd Anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando, Florida Today Is the 2nd Anniversary of the Pulse Massacre in Orlando, Florida
The deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in US history resulted in 49 people dead and 53 wounded.
Jun 12, 2018 / OppArt / Carol Massa
How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?
Two words: Neil Gorsuch.
Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War? Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War?
Senators Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders, and Jeff Merkley warn that proposed legislation to curb the president's war-making powers is woefully inadequate.
Jun 11, 2018 / James Carden
Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’ Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’
The congresswoman met with dozens of immigrant mothers who have had their children forcibly removed.
Jun 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh
New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’
Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.
Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland
Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup? Who Is Protecting LGBTQ Fans at the 2018 World Cup?
It doesn’t look like FIFA or the Russian state will act to halt anti-gay violence.
Jun 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin and Andrew Tan-Delli Cicchi