Society

Can Soccer Stop the Violence? Can Soccer Stop the Violence?

In South Africa ethnic violence against foreigners is beginning to spread and the growing voice of opposition comes from an unlikely source--soccer stars.

Jun 9, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

The New Face of Gentrification The New Face of Gentrification

Manhattan's El Barrio is facing an uphill battle against a private equity firm attempting to displace low-income residents in a struggle which reflects a growing crisis.

Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Kavita Shah

Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry Drawing Your Last Breath Hungry

We can blame the Burmese government for the unfolding tragedy in the wake of the cyclone. We can also blame ourselves.

Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Allan Nairn

Let the Resurrection Begin Let the Resurrection Begin

Hillary Clinton's moving speech cemented a place for herself and the feminist movement in the unfolding drama of the 2008 presidential election.

Jun 7, 2008 / Tom Hayden

Thin ICE Thin ICE

In its zeal, the federal immigration agency has been deporting US citizens.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / Jacqueline Stevens

Dilberts of the World, Unite! Dilberts of the World, Unite!

Can a populist uprising flourish in a sector traditionally hostile to collective action?

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / David Sirota

Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You! Geeks and Hackers, Uncle Sam’s Cyber Force Wants You!

Part of the Air Force's new "above all" vision of full-spectrum dominance, America's emerging cyber force has control fantasies that would impress George Orwell.

Jun 5, 2008 / Feature / William J. Astore

Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

Bob McChesney on media justice, Esther Kaplan on the future of labor, David Sirota on The Uprising.

Jun 4, 2008 / Radio Nation

Congress: Stop Funding Torture Congress: Stop Funding Torture

In an open letter to Senator Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, lawyers, clergy and human rights activists voice alarm at mounting evidence of torture and human rights viol...

Jun 2, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Progressive Internet Entrepreneurs Progressive Internet Entrepreneurs

As corporate giants and venture capitalists race to monetize cyberspace, progressives need to step up and become players in the global media game. Here's how they can do it.

May 30, 2008 / Feature / Jeffrey Chester

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