Sochi 2014: Where Pussy Riot Gets Whipped by Cossacks Sochi 2014: Where Pussy Riot Gets Whipped by Cossacks
In a sickening display, Putin’s security forces unleash barbarism as a stark warning to others.
Feb 19, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Sochi Unofficially Bans Protest (Unless You’re an American Homophobe) Sochi Unofficially Bans Protest (Unless You’re an American Homophobe)
The brief detention of Pussy Riot members is only the latest in a series of oppressive arrests at this Olympics.
Feb 18, 2014 / Alec Luhn
The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide
“Sochi is the land of Circassians. They can’t hide this anymore.”
Feb 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi
The Nation's sports editor Dave Zirin will join former luge competitor Samantha Retrosi to take reader questions on the politics of the Olympic games.
Feb 16, 2014 / The Nation
The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League
The Ted Wells report about Miami Dolphins locker room bullying produces more questions than answers.
Feb 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?
Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets?
Feb 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin
While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey
Don’t let the glowing press around Mizzou distract from the school’s awful response to a rape allegation.
Feb 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact
It’s been ninety years since ski jumping became an Olympic sport. Today was the first time women could compete.
Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’ Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’
According to Nation sports editor Dave Zirin, it’s NFL executives and not NFL players who are scared of having a gay player in the locker room.
Feb 11, 2014 / Press Room
Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him? Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?
Will Michael Sam’s coming out force NFL owners to make the league more inclusive?
Feb 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin