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How the Super Bowl Became the Center of a Political Showdown for Players and Workers

Jamilah King, ColorLines. February 5, 2012.

The NFL’s Players Association, the union that represents the league’s athletes, has come out in opposition to Indiana's proposed Right to Work legislation.

1.25 Billion Chicken Wings? The Vast Amounts of Crappy Food Americans Consume on Super Bowl Sunday

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. February 2, 2012.

We've somehow turned watching a sport into eating (and drinking) like it's a sport.

Why the Super Bowl Is Socialist

David Morris, On the Commons. January 30, 2012.

The Super Bowl is a reflection of government aggressively intervening, not on behalf of the poor or the consumer or the worker but on behalf of the 1/10th of 1 percent.

Occupy the Super Bowl? Indiana's Workers Eye Dramatic Next Steps in Fight Against Anti-Union Bill

Theresa Moran, Labor Notes. January 22, 2012.

Dems in the legislature skipped sessions to block the bill, and rallies in protest draw crowds of thousands as Indiana workers fight a union-busting "right-to-work" bill.

The Other Side of the Super Bowl: Congressional Fundraising Blitz

Marcus Stern, Sebastian Jones, ProPublica. February 8, 2010.

Even when the venue is America’s most public sports spectacle, politicians largely succeed in remaining invisible, especially when their activities include fundraising.

Half-Naked Hot Chicks and Beer: The Sexist Guyland of the Super Bowl Beer Commercial

Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet. February 5, 2010.

The land of beer is a fun and raucous place. It's also filled with deeply sexist images.

'Reality' Show Lets You Decide If Women Get Abortions?

Sarah Seltzer, AlterNet. February 4, 2010.

A new show lets viewers weigh in on whether the characters have abortions. Is it a smart way to spark discussion about abortion, or tone deaf and callous?

Planned Parenthood Posts Pro-Woman Ad, Putting the Pressure on CBS

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. February 4, 2010.

With Super Bowl Sunday only a few days away, the fight over Focus on the Family's overtly anti-choice ad featuring University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is raging.

Stuck in Time: The Ancient English Band The WHO Is Playing at Half Time at the Super Bowl

Don Hazen, AlterNet. February 3, 2010.

Could CBS have picked a more dated (and less diverse) musical act?

Football Player Tim Tebow on What Should Happen in Your Womb

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: Take Action. January 23, 2010.

CBS, which previously turned down ads by MoveOn.org, has agreed to run an anti-abortion ad starring Tebow and his mom.

More Oblivious Irony From the Religious

PZ Myers, Pharyngula AlterNet: PEEK. February 4, 2009.

Man, I'm glad the magic space man made him lose his big ballgame on Sunday.

Bank of America Blows Bailout Bucks on Big Bowl Bash

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. February 2, 2009.

The nation's largest bank throws a lavish party worth $10 million.

Obama Talks Troop Withdrawal

Marcus Baram, Huffington Post AlterNet: War on Iraq. February 1, 2009.

Asked whether a substantial number of troops would be home in time for next year's Super Bowl, Obama replied: "Yes."

Pat Tillman's Super Bowl

Emptywheel, Firedoglake AlterNet: War on Iraq. January 31, 2009.

When the Arizona Cardinals take the field tomorrow, the most famous Cardinal will not be with them.

PETA Ad Dubbed Too Sexy for Super Bowl

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. January 29, 2009.

The animal-rights group doesn't want people to eat meat, but they don't mind treating women like it.

Hot and Steamy Vegetables: PETA Ad Dubbed Too Sexy for Super Bowl

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. January 27, 2009.

Check out what all the fuss is about.

This Halftime Show is Brought to You by Child Labor in Africa

Ruthie Ackerman, The Nation. February 3, 2008.

The "official tire sponsor" of Super Bowl XLII tries to scrub its image in the face of a major human rights lawsuit.

All the superbowl ads [VIDEO]

Evan Derkacz, AlterNet: Video. February 5, 2007.

Beer! Sex! Cars! Hannibal Lecter!

Football Season Is Finally Over

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. February 2, 2007.

There are plenty of "Monday morning quarterbacks" when it comes to the Iraq war. Let's not fall into the same trap with Iran.

The Big Game

Will Durst, AlterNet. February 1, 2007.

I'll root for the Colts, as their fair city has never won ... anything ... ever, except the record for auto accidents over Memorial Day weekend.

CNN Suspends Roland Martin For Hateful, Homophobic Super Bowl Tweets

Jorge Rivas, December 31, 1969.


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