Dave Zirin

Sports Editor

Dave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.

Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron…

Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron… Standing With Trayvon, Waiting for LeBron…

LeBron James spoke out about Trayvon Martin’s death last year, it mattered. We want him to do it again.

Jul 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin

‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict

‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict

A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece. 

Jul 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin

The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi

The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi The Slandering of NY Jet Oday Aboushi

A Palestinian football player is told by Yahoo! Sports to be seen but not heard. 

Jul 11, 2013 / Dave Zirin

‘It Was Like a Wall of Sound’: Inside The People’s Filibuster of Texas

‘It Was Like a Wall of Sound’: Inside The People’s Filibuster of Texas ‘It Was Like a Wall of Sound’: Inside The People’s Filibuster of Texas

In honor of the national day of action called for July 15 in solidarity with the women of Texas, hear from Katie Feyh, one of the people who was part of ‘the People’s F...

Jul 8, 2013 / Dave Zirin

The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads The Fans Who Fan the Flames: Egypt’s Ultras at the Crossroads

Following thi week's military coup, expect the Egypt’s Ultras to get mad… and the military to try and get even.

Jul 4, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown

Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown Why NFL Crime Hysteria Is Overblown

Crime hysteria about the twenty-nine NFL players who've been arrested obscures the fact that they've been caught in a law and order undertow.

Jul 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Eduardo Galeano Speaks Out on Brazil’s World Cup Protests

Eduardo Galeano Speaks Out on Brazil’s World Cup Protests Eduardo Galeano Speaks Out on Brazil’s World Cup Protests

When Eduardo Galeano, author and soccer fan, has something to say about the World Cup and Brazil’s protests, we need to listen.

Jun 26, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Brazil: Yes, Blame the Damn World Cup

Brazil: Yes, Blame the Damn World Cup Brazil: Yes, Blame the Damn World Cup

Efforts by Brazil’s leaders and FIFA leaders to delink protests from the World Cup and Olympics will fail.

Jun 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard

The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.

Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Game Six: The Sequel

Game Six: The Sequel Game Six: The Sequel

The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs put on a game for the ages, reminding me of a similar one almost twenty-seven years ago.

Jun 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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