Solomon Hughes on Playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Winning Time” Solomon Hughes on Playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Winning Time”
On this episode of Edge of Sports, a reflection on the legendary “Showtime” era of the Lakers.
Jul 13, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Amid Partisan Politicking, Revelations on a Covid Origins Article Amid Partisan Politicking, Revelations on a Covid Origins Article
Given the ongoing uncertainty over the origins of the pandemic, little was expected from Tuesday's hearing. But thanks to a new release of public records, we now know more about wh...
Jul 12, 2023 / Jimmy Tobias
The White Media Has Missed a Key Part of the Affirmative Action Ruling The White Media Has Missed a Key Part of the Affirmative Action Ruling
The upshot isn’t just that colleges must end affirmative action but that they’ll have to cut Black enrollment to avoid lawsuits questioning their compliance with the decision.
Jul 12, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Activist Lives: Angela Davis Activist Lives: Angela Davis
Born in 1944, she is an American political activist, philosopher, academic, scholar, and author of more than ten books on class, gender, race, and the U.S. prison system.
Jul 12, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances
Police Are Spreading Authoritarianism Under the Guise of Counterterrorism Police Are Spreading Authoritarianism Under the Guise of Counterterrorism
Joe Biden’s Department of Justice has doubled down on an inquisitorial strategy of counterinsurgency in the name of counterterrorism.
Jul 12, 2023 / Michael Gould-Wartofsky
Finally, the Biden Administration Will Offer Some Relief for Childcare Costs Finally, the Biden Administration Will Offer Some Relief for Childcare Costs
The rule announced today is a far more limited action than what Biden had been seeking at the start of his administration, but it will make a significant difference for the people ...
Jul 11, 2023 / Bryce Covert
Doing the Work While Doing the Work Doing the Work While Doing the Work
How can social justice organizations prioritize mental health issues while finding ways for their staff and members to stay in solidarity with each other?
Jul 11, 2023 / Samhita Mukhopadhyay
A Strategic Blueprint to Give Student Debt Relief a Fighting Chance A Strategic Blueprint to Give Student Debt Relief a Fighting Chance
The administration needs to go bold and swift to bring broad relief.
Jul 11, 2023 / Astra Taylor
The War on Climate Activism Is Reaching Dangerous New Heights The War on Climate Activism Is Reaching Dangerous New Heights
Governments around the world are increasingly deploying the language and methods of counterterrorism to repress climate movements.
Jul 11, 2023 / Darsen Hover
Elie Mystal’s Court-Packing Plan Elie Mystal’s Court-Packing Plan
On this episode of Contempt of Court, Elie Mystal tells us how many justices we should add to the Supreme Court.
Jul 11, 2023 / Podcast / Elie Mystal