John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests
When dealing with periods of profound protest, it always makes sense to get the point of view of those who’ve been there before. I spoke to Dr. John Carlos, the 1968 Olympian...
Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin
What’s the Matter With Wisconsin? What’s the Matter With Wisconsin?
Reed takes on the right-wing myths behind the Wisconsin union crackdown and readers react to the NFL labor dispute.
Feb 25, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Kazemi and Abdul-Qaadir: Recognizing the Courage of Muslim Athletes Kazemi and Abdul-Qaadir: Recognizing the Courage of Muslim Athletes
The US Basketball Writers Association just named men’s player Arsalan Kazemi of Rice and women’s player Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of Memphis as the co-winners of their &ldquo...
Feb 23, 2011 / Dave Zirin
BREAKING NEWS: Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands With Wisconsin’s Workers BREAKING NEWS: Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands With Wisconsin’s Workers
Already multiple Packers have decided to stand with the protesters gathered in Madison. Yet none of the Packers who’ve spoken out have had the profile, respect, or cultural c...
Feb 20, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Aaron Rodgers: We Need Your Voice for Wisconsin’s Working Families Aaron Rodgers: We Need Your Voice for Wisconsin’s Working Families
There are many indications that Aaron Rodgers supports the protesters in Wisconsin. But at this critical moment we need more than indications.
Feb 19, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Walkouts, Payouts and Lockouts Walkouts, Payouts and Lockouts
Why the NFL's labor dispute should matter to you.
Feb 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Green Bay Packers Sound Off Against Gov. Scott ‘Hosni’ Walker Green Bay Packers Sound Off Against Gov. Scott ‘Hosni’ Walker
Gov. Scott Walker is learning the hard way: you can't praise the Green Bay Packers on a Monday and threaten workers on Tuesday, and expect the Pack to be silent.
Feb 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin
DeMaurice Smith: On an NFL Lockout and Inspiration From Egypt DeMaurice Smith: On an NFL Lockout and Inspiration From Egypt
NFL owners are banking on the fact that players, with their short window to make money, will cave to every demand. Players Association President DeMaurice Smith is banking on somet...
Feb 14, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Remembering the Sports Heroes Who Fought for Change Remembering the Sports Heroes Who Fought for Change
Dave Zirin asks an all-star panel of thinkers and athletes, if you could have dinner with one person in the history of sports, who would it be? Their answers reflect how our greate...
Feb 11, 2011 / Press Room
Remembering the Sports Heroes Who Fought for Change Remembering the Sports Heroes Who Fought for Change
Dave Zirin asks an all-star panel of thinkers and athletes, if you could have dinner with one person in the history of sports, who would it be? Their answers reflect how our gr...
Feb 11, 2011 / Press Room