Why So Many Philadelphia Eagles Are Rejecting This White House Why So Many Philadelphia Eagles Are Rejecting This White House
They are not interested in a dialogue with a president who has already convinced them of his bigotry.
Feb 8, 2018 / Dave Zirin
‘Fly Eagles Fly’: Activist Players Win the Super Bowl ‘Fly Eagles Fly’: Activist Players Win the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles proved that standing up for social justice doesn’t deter a team from winning it all.
Feb 7, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Shows That Having a Conscience Does Not Distract From Winning the Game The Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Shows That Having a Conscience Does Not Distract From Winning the Game
But the NFL got what they needed: a great game without Trump or player protest getting in the way.
Feb 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Hot Protest in an Ice-Cold Super Bowl City Hot Protest in an Ice-Cold Super Bowl City
Local organizers are using old-fashioned solidarity to combat the corporate prom that is Super Bowl week in the Twin Cities.
Feb 1, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Progressive Case for the Philadelphia Eagles (Seriously) The Progressive Case for the Philadelphia Eagles (Seriously)
The Eagles are a living rebuke to anyone who thinks social consciousness is a distraction from winning or a repellent to fans.
Jan 29, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Larry Nassar’s Imprisonment and Lou Anna Simon’s Resignation Are Not Nearly Enough Larry Nassar’s Imprisonment and Lou Anna Simon’s Resignation Are Not Nearly Enough
An institution turned a blind eye to serial sexual assault. An institution needs to be held accountable.
Jan 25, 2018 / Dave Zirin and David Tigabu
Aaron Maybin: From NFL Athlete to Baltimore Art Teacher Aaron Maybin: From NFL Athlete to Baltimore Art Teacher
We speak to him about his own personal journey as well as issues of race, class, and education facing Baltimore.
Jan 23, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Progressive Case for the New England Patriots (Seriously) The Progressive Case for the New England Patriots (Seriously)
The team referred to as Team Trump is far more complicated than its critics would admit.
Jan 22, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia
Joining the historic ranks of Olympic dissenters, the first openly gay US Winter Olympian has challenged the Oval Office.
Jan 19, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump
MLK Day wasn’t a day for syrupy tributes, as players connected King’s holiday to the current moment.
Jan 17, 2018 / Dave Zirin