Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

@EdgeofSports

Dave 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.

Dr. Harry Edwards

‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’ ‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’

An interview with Dr. Harry Edwards, adviser to athlete-activists from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick.

Nov 18, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin, Jr.

Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear

Tweet by tweet, he spoke out against the economic inequality that paved the way for Trump—and the importance of fighting for something better.

Nov 15, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Black Panther T-Shirt

On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote

Colin Kaepernick is facing backlash for refusing to vote in this election, but he was hardly alone.

Nov 14, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr

Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play

Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr are indicators that the sports world isn’t going to be silent about Trump’s last-quarter upset.

Nov 10, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Redskins helmets

Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand

His closing argument binds his campaign to support for the NFL’s most bigoted brand.

Nov 7, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Chicago Cubs World Series

The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series

After more than a century, the Chicago Cubs gave so many of us cathartic joy, just when we needed it the most.

Nov 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

African Migrants Awaiting Pickup

‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’ ‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’

Fatim Jawara, like many first-tier soccer talents in West Africa, attempted to migrate to Europe by boat. She did not survive.

Nov 2, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy

Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits

Here is one NFL player who not only speaks out against rape culture but acts. 

Oct 31, 2016 / Dave Zirin

One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest

One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest

Sevyn Streeter wanted to make a simple statement, but the NBA would not allow it.

Oct 28, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Roger Goodell

Did the NFL Try to Bully a Domestic-Violence Survivor? Did the NFL Try to Bully a Domestic-Violence Survivor?

The NFL has been blasted for “doing nothing” about the domestic violence perpetrated by New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown. But is what they did worse than nothing? 

Oct 25, 2016 / Dave Zirin

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