Fearlessly Speaking Truth to Power Fearlessly Speaking Truth to Power
The examples of Manning and Kaepernick show some of America’s most powerful institutions treating the truth as an inconvenience or, worse, an enemy to defeat.
Sep 26, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum. LeBron James Is Right. Donald Trump Is a Bum.
And his victim-blaming of Puerto Rico proves it.
Sep 26, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Taking a Knee Is Not About Abstract Unity but Racial Justice Taking a Knee Is Not About Abstract Unity but Racial Justice
As NFL owners join these protests, it’s critical to not let Colin Kaepernick’s message get lost.
Sep 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Why Donald Trump Attacked the NFL Players Who Take a Knee Why Donald Trump Attacked the NFL Players Who Take a Knee
He’s stoking racial divisions in order to maintain a grip on a Senate seat that Democrats are surprisingly competitive for.
Sep 25, 2017 / John Nichols
Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes? Is the NBA a ‘Safer Space’ for Political Athletes?
The NBA wants to be seen as more friendly to player activism than the NFL. Let’s find out.
Sep 22, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back Seattle to Michael Bennett: We’ve Got Your Back
At a time when other NFL teams are discouraging player protests, the Seahawks are welcoming it.
Sep 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett
“Michael Bennett has been sitting during the anthem precisely to raise these issues of racist injustice that are now an intimate part of his life. Now we stand with him.”
Sep 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin
The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.
Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable
The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.
Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally
Scenes from the several-thousand-strong rally outside NFL Headquarters in New York.
Aug 29, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin