Activism

NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence

NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence NBA Free-Agency Madness and the Strength of Kaepernick’s Silence

We talk to NBA writer Sekou Smith about Phil Jackson, free agency, and how the league has changed.

Jul 4, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era

What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era What It Means to Be a Patriot in the Trump Era

Fighting for justice and equality is the most patriotic act of all.

Jul 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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These Cities Might Just Save the Country These Cities Might Just Save the Country

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Atlantic City to Miami Beach.

Jun 30, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL Colin Kaepernick Shouldn’t Have to Beg to Play in the NFL

By refusing to speak out about his desire to play, he’s defending the principle that he deserves a job on the merits.

Jun 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Naomi Klein: Kill the Trump Within

Naomi Klein: Kill the Trump Within Naomi Klein: Kill the Trump Within

Plus: Zoë Carpenter on health care in the Senate and David Cole on Trump’s travel ban and the Supreme Court.

Jun 29, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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Letters From the July 17-14, 2017, Issue Letters From the July 17-14, 2017, Issue

Not that unpopular… Subject, verb… violence… DNC MIA… Applause for Merkley… Perriello: promise and peril… Thoughtful space… Top keavy…

Jun 29, 2017 / Our Readers

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What’s Next for the French Left? What’s Next for the French Left?

With sweeping labor reforms on the horizon, a nasty fight awaits Macron and his new party in the fall. 

Jun 29, 2017 / Cole Stangler

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This New Deal Agency Promoted Civil Rights. Trump Wants to Kill It. This New Deal Agency Promoted Civil Rights. Trump Wants to Kill It.

After civil-rights leader A. Phillip Randolph threatened to lead a march on Washington, FDR created the Fair Employment Practices Committee.

Jun 28, 2017 / Waleed Shahid

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Take Action Now: Keep Up the Fight to Save Our Health Care Take Action Now: Keep Up the Fight to Save Our Health Care

We need to fight until the cruel Republican “health-care” bill is defeated for good. 

Jun 27, 2017 / NationAction

Washington football team owner Dan Snyder

How an Anti-Racist Lawsuit Empowered the Most Racist Brand in Sports How an Anti-Racist Lawsuit Empowered the Most Racist Brand in Sports

Charting a new strategy to get Washington’s football team to change the name.

Jun 27, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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