One Black Lives Matter Protest in Rural New York Opens the Door to Change One Black Lives Matter Protest in Rural New York Opens the Door to Change
In the months since a Black Lives Matter protest in Catskill, N.Y., one of the march’s organizer has decided to run for office. Change is coming to the rural town.
Sep 28, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer
On Louisville, Breonna Taylor, and Muhammad Ali On Louisville, Breonna Taylor, and Muhammad Ali
Louisville is hallowed ground, the birthplace of Muhammad Ali. It will now, thanks to Daniel Cameron, also be remembered as the home of an unspeakable injustice.
Sep 25, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right
His social media reach that outstrips Trump’s and social conscience that defies Trumpism have the worst people wanting the basketball star silenced.
Sep 23, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Taking a Knee in Alabama Taking a Knee in Alabama
Alabama soccer player Taylor Morgan kneeled during the anthem, and then issued a blistering response to those who would attack her.
Sep 21, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Police Are Lying in LA and the Media Is Falling for It—Again The Police Are Lying in LA and the Media Is Falling for It—Again
In the wake of the brutal shooting of two police officers, the sheriff's department is trying to fabricate a case against Black Lives Matter, and journalists are playing along.
Sep 15, 2020 / Elie Mystal
We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’ We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’
Amid NFL-approved statements against racism, players fought to have a real message heard—and in another sport, a hero emerged.
Sep 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest
When we remember “Tom Terrific,” let’s not forget the way the Mets great, at the height of his fame, stuck his neck out to oppose the war in Vietnam.
Sep 11, 2020 / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier
We Can’t Dismiss Young Voters. Here’s Why. We Can’t Dismiss Young Voters. Here’s Why.
Young voters are often perceived as ambivalent. But history shows us that young people led the nation’s most significant movements, including the fight for voting rights.
Sep 11, 2020 / StudentNation / Sherri Williams
What Do Young Black Women Want From This Election? What Do Young Black Women Want From This Election?
“Black women are always the ones who are asked to save folks, whether or not we get thanked or supported for it.”
Sep 9, 2020 / StudentNation / Kristen Johnson
A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become A New Study Exposes Just How Racist College Sports Have Become
Revenue-producing sports like football and basketball are subsidizing the athletic endeavors of the country club set.
Sep 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin