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Pete Redington lives in western Massachusetts, where he writes about sports, the outdoors and economic justice. Read more about him at affluentangst.wordpress.com.
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Bipartisan Consensus: Detroit’s New, Publicly Financed Hockey Arena is a Terrible Idea
Pete Redington
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Culture
Giving Gay Rights a Sporting Chance
The day when America’s athletes can play gay is drawing closer.
Pete Redington
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Labor
Revolt at the Waldorf: Rich Activists Push for Higher Taxes on Themselves
Pete Redington
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Culture
The Spanish Soccer War
When FC Barca and Real Madrid face each other on April 11, Spain's political history will loom large.
Pete Redington
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Labor
Ralph Nader Defends His Super-Rich Utopia
Pete Redington
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Culture
Can the Rich Really Save Us?
Surprisingly, Ralph Nader says yes.
Pete Redington
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Feature
Change Has Come: Scenes from the Inauguration
One man's quest to glimpse history through the elusive Purple Gate.
Pete Redington
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Feature
A People’s Historian of Sports
Pete Redington