Anti-racism activism

Is Trump Racist

Is Trump a Racist? Is Trump a Racist?

Yes, but that’s the wrong question.

Feb 20, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth

He was so much more than an athlete. He was a fighter, and we could use more like him today.

Feb 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Super Bowl Protest

The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field

An ad by The Washington Post and the tally of people who didn't perform or watch the big game stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday.

Feb 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick

At his “state of the league” press conference, the commissioner of the NFL fronted for racist collusion.

Jan 31, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Travis Scott

The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show

The spotlight, fairly or unfairly, is on hip-hop artist Travis Scott, for crossing the line and performing on Super Bowl Sunday. 

Jan 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Steve King Build the Wall

Steve King’s Racism Must Be Formally Censured Steve King’s Racism Must Be Formally Censured

A tepid House resolution that even the hate-mongering congressman backed is insufficient. The chamber needs to clearly and unequivocally censure King for his scorching bigotry.

Jan 16, 2019 / John Nichols

Kaepernick Reid Anthem Kneel

A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick

The Washington football team has decided to tank their season rather than sign Colin Kaepernick.

Dec 7, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Tommie Smith and John Carlos

Athletes Speak Out Against Hate Athletes Speak Out Against Hate

A call for solidarity against hate and a push to get out the vote.

Nov 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin

High school students work the polls

How Progressives Can Make Change on Election Day—No Matter What Happens With Congress How Progressives Can Make Change on Election Day—No Matter What Happens With Congress

Thirteen ballot initiatives that could raise wages, ban fracking, protect immigrants, and house the homeless.

Nov 5, 2018 / Simon Davis-Cohen

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting? How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting?

These attacks won’t deter the Jewish commitment to solidarity with refugees and the oppressed.

Nov 1, 2018 / Ruth Messinger

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