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What Do Sports Have to Do With Militarism? What Do Sports Have to Do With Militarism?

We talk to former Army Ranger and war resister Rory Fanning about the NFL’s Veteran Day weekend.

Nov 14, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Pandering to the Military Won’t Save NFL Players From Racist Backlash Pandering to the Military Won’t Save NFL Players From Racist Backlash

The proud tradition of athlete activists has always included a critique of US militarism.

Nov 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton

Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton Colin Kaepernick Is Not Your Father’s Willie Horton

Using racism to scapegoat NFL players was a craven and election-losing move for Ed Gillespie.

Nov 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander: America Is #1 Judah Friedlander: America Is #1

The comedian offers a unique view on why the USA failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Nov 7, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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#MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy #MeToo in Sports: Moving From Revelations to Policy

If we don’t begin dealing with this on a policy level, we are doomed to more of the same.

Nov 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much Why Colin Kaepernick Matters So Much

Why has he become a symbol of hope and resistance? It’s complicated.

Nov 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Breanna Stewart

WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’ WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’

The basketball star made her contribution for reasons both personal and political. 

Nov 1, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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#MeToo: Sexual Assault & Sports #MeToo: Sexual Assault & Sports

Olympic legend Nancy Hogshead-Makar talks to us about the #MeToo campaign and its effect on sports.

Oct 31, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Striding So Fast on Quivering Springs

Striding So Fast on Quivering Springs Striding So Fast on Quivering Springs

Turkmenistan’s political cult of the horse.

Oct 31, 2017 / David Garcia

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The Houston Texans Showed the Power and Dignity of Black Labor The Houston Texans Showed the Power and Dignity of Black Labor

An owner called them inmates. Instead, they showed that they are workers with a collective sense of their power.

Oct 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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