Dave Zirin Will Vick soar as an Eagle? Michael Vick is joining the Philadelphia Eagles--and sports-radio nitwits, animal rights activists and even Vick supporters are overreacting.
Josh Kilby Protesting anti-LGBT bigotry in R.I. Some 50 activists turned out August 16 to protest an anti-gay marriage event in Warwick, R.I.
Eric Ruder Gaza’s tunnel economy In the years since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip, Israel has imposed a suffocating blockade--forcing Gazans to move essential goods through underground tunnels.
Elizabeth Schulte A chance to prove his innocence With an unprecedented Supreme Court decision on August 17, death row inmate Troy Davis will finally get the day in court he's been fighting for.
Darrin Hoop Fighting for housing justice Residents of Seattle's Tent City III and Nickelsville are resisting moves to evict them--even as the city refuses to offer real help to the homeless.
Joe Allen Soweto for space aliens District 9 is a gripping, action-packed film that easily sucks the audience in and holds your attention from beginning to end. It is also a troubling film.
Interview: David Mailloux A kiss-in for equal rights People turned out in dozens of cities on August 15 for the "Great Nationwide Kiss-In" after two same-sex couples were harassed for expressing affection.
Amanda Maystead Tentative agreement stops BART strike A strike was called off after extended negotiations between the ATU and BART officials--but workers will likely pay the price.
Lance Selfa How the Democrats sold out health care reform It's time to dismiss the idea that the Democrats' good intentions are simply falling victim to a multimillion-dollar campaign by medical industry lobbyists.
Paul D’Amato Opposing dictators and imperialism Anti-imperialists don't pick and chose what countries to defend against the U.S., but we also should not allow ourselves to ignore the nature of regimes like that in Iran.
