After Baltimore schools became refrigerators this month, former NFL linebacker turned art teacher Aaron Maybin went viral with a video detailing their conditions. Aaron is also the author of a book called Art-Activism: The Revolutionary Art, Poetry, & Reflections of Aaron Maybin. We speak to him about his own personal journey as well as issues of race, class, and education facing Baltimore.
Also, we have a special Choice Words, written by journalist Lyndsey D’Arcangelo, about the serial abuse that took place under the auspices of USA Gymnastics. You don’t want to miss it! We also give a Just Stand Up award to the first openly gay athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics and a Just Sit Down award to Vice President Mike Pence, both of which are connected to each other. Plus, a very special Kaepernick Watch!
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Dave ZirinTwitterDave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.