Dave Zirin
Sports Editor
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Racism and Discrimination May 25, 2017
Why I Called the Murder of Richard Collins III a Lynching
How we define a “racist mob” in 2017 matters.
Dave Zirin
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May 23, 2017
Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again?
How a pro-football “blackballing” works.
Dave Zirin
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Society May 22, 2017
A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus
Richard Collins III was killed Saturday night because of the color of his skin.
Dave Zirin
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Sports May 18, 2017
FIFA Punts on Palestine and Fouls Its Own Bylaws
The world soccer body has decreed that the West Bank is just land without teams for teams without a land.
Dave Zirin
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Activism May 16, 2017
Colin Kaepernick vs. Systemic Oppression
We talk to Colin Kaepernick at his recent Know Your Rights Camp with an in-depth report about the camp, and give historical context to Kaepernick’s activism.
Dave Zirin
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Sports May 15, 2017
‘I Wouldn’t Be Able to Sleep at Night if I Closed My Mouth on Social Issues’
Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad speaks to The Nation about why being a representative figure is more often a blessing than a burden.
Dave Zirin
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Sports May 10, 2017
Colin Kaepernick’s Message to Chicago Youth: ‘Know Your Rights’
NFL quarterback took his Know Your Rights Camp to the South Side of Chicago. Here is an exclusive look inside.
Dave Zirin
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Sports May 9, 2017
The Baltimore Orioles’ John Angelos on Standing Up to Racism In Sports
The Orioles COO explains how sports can help fight racism in our society, and why it’s important to speak out against hate.
Dave Zirin
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Sports May 8, 2017
Los Angeles Residents Start to Organize Against the Olympic Bid
The US Olympic Committee wants the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles. It won’t happen quietly.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
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Sports May 3, 2017
MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands
Racism in Boston sports will only change when the fans confront it.
Dave Zirin