Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth Frank Robinson Was a Fearless Speaker of Truth
He was so much more than an athlete. He was a fighter, and we could use more like him today.
Feb 8, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field
An ad by The Washington Post and the tally of people who didn't perform or watch the big game stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick
At his “state of the league” press conference, the commissioner of the NFL fronted for racist collusion.
Jan 31, 2019 / Dave Zirin
The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The spotlight, fairly or unfairly, is on hip-hop artist Travis Scott, for crossing the line and performing on Super Bowl Sunday.
Jan 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Steve King’s Racism Must Be Formally Censured Steve King’s Racism Must Be Formally Censured
A tepid House resolution that even the hate-mongering congressman backed is insufficient. The chamber needs to clearly and unequivocally censure King for his scorching bigotry.
Jan 16, 2019 / John Nichols
A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick A Team With a Racist Name Passes Judgment on Colin Kaepernick
The Washington football team has decided to tank their season rather than sign Colin Kaepernick.
Dec 7, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Athletes Speak Out Against Hate Athletes Speak Out Against Hate
A call for solidarity against hate and a push to get out the vote.
Nov 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
How Progressives Can Make Change on Election Day—No Matter What Happens With Congress How Progressives Can Make Change on Election Day—No Matter What Happens With Congress
Thirteen ballot initiatives that could raise wages, ban fracking, protect immigrants, and house the homeless.
Nov 5, 2018 / Cities Rising / Simon Davis-Cohen
How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting? How Do We Move Forward From the Synagogue Shooting?
These attacks won’t deter the Jewish commitment to solidarity with refugees and the oppressed.
Nov 1, 2018 / Ruth Messinger
Bend the Arc Against White Nationalism by Voting Steve King Out of Congress Bend the Arc Against White Nationalism by Voting Steve King Out of Congress
Iowa voters can signal, clearly and unequivocally, that far-right extremism has no place in our politics.
Oct 31, 2018 / John Nichols