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Brackets, Brackets, Everywhere Brackets, Brackets, Everywhere

Alter-reviews of Stoppard and music old and new, Reed on the Washington Post's decision to bracket their writers into right-leaning and left-leaning and reader mail.

Mar 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word Slaves to the Game? Adrian Peterson and the ‘S’ Word

Adrian Peterson, the Minnesota Vikings All-Pro running back, likened his labor to slavery. He’s been scorched for his comments, but maybe there is more here than meets the ey...

Mar 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin

NFL Players, Owners Hit Stalemate Over Financial Transparency NFL Players, Owners Hit Stalemate Over Financial Transparency

Americans face the prospect of no football in 2011 because players made a three-word demand that would not have cost the owners a dime: open your books.

Mar 13, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Say it Loud on Opening Day: Baseball Must Move the All-Star Game from Arizona Say it Loud on Opening Day: Baseball Must Move the All-Star Game from Arizona

If the off-season proved nothing else, it’s that Arizona's political culture has only grown more toxic. On Opening Day, activists will ask the question yet again to Major Lea...

Mar 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players

Will the labor dispute between NFL players and owners lead to a lockout?

Mar 4, 2011 / Press Room

Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players Dave Zirin: NFL Owners Want Socialism for Them but Capitalism for Players

Will the labor dispute between NFL players and owners lead to a lockout?

Mar 4, 2011 / MSNBC

Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most? Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most?

When President Obama framed an NFL lockout and the possible cancellation of the 2011 season as a quarrel between billionaires and millionaires, he missed the point.

Mar 4, 2011 / GRITtv

Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most? Who Would an NFL Lockout Hurt the Most?

When President Obama framed an NFL lockout and the possible cancellation of the 2011 season as a quarrel between billionaires and millionaires, he missed the point.

Mar 4, 2011 / Press Room

Taking Sides in the Looming NFL Lockout Taking Sides in the Looming NFL Lockout

After hearing Barack Obama this afternoon, I'm more convinced than ever that every last person should side with NFL players. I don't think that was Obama's intent.

Mar 3, 2011 / Dave Zirin

BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers

Unions across the country are standing with the workers of Wisconsin against the unprecedented attacks by Gov. Scott Walker. Count the National Basketball Association's Player's As...

Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin

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