How a Tragic “Soccer Riot” May Have Revived the Egyptian Revolution How a Tragic “Soccer Riot” May Have Revived the Egyptian Revolution
The aftermath of the Port Said "riot" has been the exact opposite of what the military rulers expected.
Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Heroes of Super Bowl Sunday The Heroes of Super Bowl Sunday
My Super Bowl heroes were outside, not inside, the stadium.
Feb 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why Protests Should Be a Part of Super Bowl Sunday Why Protests Should Be a Part of Super Bowl Sunday
Unions in Indiana have used Super Bowl week to talk about the state’s “right to work” legislation. They shouldn’t stop before Sunday.
Feb 4, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Debating the Super Bowl Protests: Is CBS Columnist Gregg Doyel Really Proud to Know Nothing? Debating the Super Bowl Protests: Is CBS Columnist Gregg Doyel Really Proud to Know Nothing?
CBS columnist Gregg Doyel hates the thought of Super Bowl protests. But he doesn’t know why.
Feb 2, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Occupy the Super Bowl: Now More Than Just a Slogan. Occupy the Super Bowl: Now More Than Just a Slogan.
The AFL-CIO and the Occupy movement will be protesting Sunday's big game if Governor Mitch Daniels signs “right to work” legislation.
Jan 31, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Final Insult: Nike CEO Phil Knight Eulogizes Joe Paterno The Final Insult: Nike CEO Phil Knight Eulogizes Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno's memorial service turned into a spotlight opportunity for Nike Chairman Phil Knight to defend Paterno as a great victim.
Jan 27, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Is Atlantic Yards Good for Brooklyn? A Public Call to Host a Town Hall Meeting With Michael Ratner Is Atlantic Yards Good for Brooklyn? A Public Call to Host a Town Hall Meeting With Michael Ratner
As reported in the New York Daily News, I have issued a formal request to Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights to co-host a film screening of the documentary Batt...
Jan 24, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Joe Paterno: The God Who Fell to Earth Joe Paterno: The God Who Fell to Earth
The death of Joe Paterno raises questions about whether one moral failing can erase a sixty-year legacy.
Jan 22, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
No Class: College Football Coach Salaries Rose 35 Percent Last Year No Class: College Football Coach Salaries Rose 35 Percent Last Year
Unreal. In a time of budget cuts, we have massive rise in football salaries, all while talking about reform.
Jan 21, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
A Super Bowl of Struggle? The NFLPA’s Demaurice Smith on Opposing Indiana’s ‘Right to Work’ Agenda A Super Bowl of Struggle? The NFLPA’s Demaurice Smith on Opposing Indiana’s ‘Right to Work’ Agenda
The Super Bowl is coming to Indianapolis in less than three weeks. Also coming is the NFL Players Association and its staunch opposition to the state's “Right to Work” ...
Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin