Dave Zirin The meaning of a soccer jersey A Chilean soccer club's new uniform stands accused of "fomenting terrorism" and inspiring "violence and hatred."
Mark Steel Tarnish on their Great War Britain's education secretary wants to celebrate the First World War--and replace pacifist nonsense with prideful patriotism.
Readers’ View A sick system of food production Unless we want to see more dead, international standards must be set to address factory farming and antibiotic resistance.
Editorial Not necessary, just evil New revelations of government spying haven't stopped the White House from defending its ability to snoop into every part of our lives.
Ronnie Almonte What drives gentrification? The takeover of urban neighborhoods isn't the result of lifestyle changes, but capitalism's relentless pursuit of profit.
Héctor A. Rivera Behind a new armed conflict in Mexico A tense confrontation is unfolding in Mexico pitting the army against "autodefensas" challenging an organized crime cartel.
Samantha Valente Putting social justice unionism to work During the 1950s, the United Electrical Workers showed how to combine union organizing with the fight against oppression.
Dave Zirin Another 60 Minutes of shame The CBS news show's "report" on Alex Rodriguez could have come from Major League Baseball's public relations office.
Gary Lapon Is Obamacare a step toward single-payer? Some liberal voices believe the Affordable Care Act can be a bridge toward universal health care--but Obamacare is actually a cul-de-sac.
Sandy Boyer Who will help the homeless in New York? New Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would take action for homeless and poor New Yorkers, but was that just campaign rhetoric?
