Eduardo Galeano Speaks Out on Brazil’s World Cup Protests Eduardo Galeano Speaks Out on Brazil’s World Cup Protests
When Eduardo Galeano, author and soccer fan, has something to say about the World Cup and Brazil’s protests, we need to listen.
Jun 26, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Praise for the San Antonio Spurs Praise for the San Antonio Spurs
The underdogs may have enough in the tank to surprise us again next year.
Jun 24, 2013 / Robert Pollin
Brazil: Yes, Blame the Damn World Cup Brazil: Yes, Blame the Damn World Cup
Efforts by Brazil’s leaders and FIFA leaders to delink protests from the World Cup and Olympics will fail.
Jun 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Why Are Brazilians Protesting the World Cup? Why Are Brazilians Protesting the World Cup?
Most Brazilians feel that the biggest football festival in the world, along with the foundation of their country, is being stolen from them.
Jun 21, 2013 / Marina Amaral and Natalia Viana
Dave Zirin: What Is the Future for the Salad Revolution? Dave Zirin: What Is the Future for the Salad Revolution?
With authorities backing away from their proposed transportation hike, what is next for the protests in Brazil?
Jun 20, 2013 / Press Room
As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard
The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.
Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Game Six: The Sequel Game Six: The Sequel
The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs put on a game for the ages, reminding me of a similar one almost twenty-seven years ago.
Jun 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Mass World Cup Protests Rock Brazil Mass World Cup Protests Rock Brazil
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Brazil demanding justice in the face of sporting austerity.
Jun 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics The Ring and the Rings: Vladimir Putin’s Mafia Olympics
Stealing a Super Bowl Ring is one thing. Stealing $30 billion is a whole other ballgame.
Jun 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change Dave Zirin: Redskins Need a Name Change
With the Washington Redskins finally relevant on a national stage, The Nation's Dave Zirin argues that Dan Snyder can no longer hide from the bigotry of his team's nam...
Jun 14, 2013 / Press Room