Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London
The presumed GOP candidate’s offense-slinging stumble through London this week lends irony to his false claims about Obama apologizing for America. It seems America will...
Jul 27, 2012 / Press Room
The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate The ‘Wazzock’ Mitt Romney Is Wrong About the London Olympics, and This Is Unfortunate
Mitt Romney thinks the UK is under-prepared for the Olympics? Wrong.They’re overprepared.
Jul 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’ Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’
“Worse than Sarah Palin,” say the Brits. “Mitt the Twit.”
Jul 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Ghosts of Munich 1972 and the Birth of the Modern Olympics The Ghosts of Munich 1972 and the Birth of the Modern Olympics
The security mania and spending orgy of our present-day Olympics were truly born that tragic September, forty years ago.
Jul 27, 2012 / Paul Hockenos
Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School
The real story behind the most political, controversial, inspiring moment in Olympics, if not sports, history: the black gloved salute of runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos...
Jul 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: The NCAA Is Seeking Brand Rehabilitation, Not Justice, in the Penn State Scandal Dave Zirin: The NCAA Is Seeking Brand Rehabilitation, Not Justice, in the Penn State Scandal
The Pennsylvania Governor emerges unscathed, while Penn students bare the burden of the punishment. Why is a private organization wielding this unprecedented power?
Jul 24, 2012 / Press Room
Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong Why the NCAA’s Sanctions on Penn State Are Just Dead Wrong
Today's extrajudicial move by the NCAA will effect people far beyond Penn State.
Jul 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State
It would bring vengeance without justice.
Jul 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin
The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett The Shocking Truth About Joe Paterno, Penn State and Governor Tom Corbett
Penn State University and the legacy of Coach Joe Paterno have been destroyed by Louis Freeh’s report.
Jul 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX Serena Williams and Getting ‘Emotional’ for Title IX
Serena Williams’s victory at Wimbledon, as well as the questions she had to answer, was a reminder about the importance of Title IX.
Jul 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin