GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’ GOP Convention: George Wallace Meets ‘Duck Dynasty’
Having failed as president, Trump is doing everything in his power to stir chaos and racial hatred before November 3.
Aug 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
US Law Enforcement’s Warrior Complex Is on Full Display in the Streets—and in Leaked Documents US Law Enforcement’s Warrior Complex Is on Full Display in the Streets—and in Leaked Documents
Hacked documents from the early weeks of the ongoing protest movement illustrate one of Black Lives Matter’s central observations: Policing in the United States functions as a mili...
Aug 28, 2020 / Chris Gelardi
Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is Professional Athletes Are Showing America Just How Powerful Labor Really Is
By striking, the players in the NBA, MLB, and beyond have brought their bosses to the table and launched a national conversation.
Aug 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The RNC’s Pitch to Black America Is Not Just Ridiculous—It’s Sick The RNC’s Pitch to Black America Is Not Just Ridiculous—It’s Sick
The GOP tries to peel off voters of color while Tucker Carlson calls for a race war.
Aug 26, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice The Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Strike for Racial Justice
The decision by the Bucks and Brewers to sit out their games is unprecedented.
Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law Masai Ujiri and Police Who Live Above the Law
Wresting justice from the police requires resources far beyond those of an ordinary citizen. And that’s the problem.
Aug 26, 2020 / Dave Zirin
At the RNC, Republicans Go All In on Police Impunity At the RNC, Republicans Go All In on Police Impunity
As Jacob Blake lay in his hospital bed, Republicans began their convention by defending “the Blue” and refusing to say Black lives matter.
Aug 25, 2020 / Elie Mystal
The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed The Kids Are Getting Pepper-Sprayed
Kids as young as 10 years old were among the 200 peaceful student protesters that Chicago police surrounded—tackling, pepper-spraying, and arresting several.
Aug 25, 2020 / StudentNation / Mary Retta
The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown
The recently released list of speakers at next week’s convention shows just how scared Democrats are to make a serious policy argument.
Aug 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football Republicans Suddenly Have a Passion for College Football
It’s the one thing that might distract Americans from the abysmal GOP-led response to the pandemic.
Aug 12, 2020 / Dave Zirin