The World Joe Paterno Made The World Joe Paterno Made
At Penn State, self-pity reigns.
Nov 14, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests
Two coasts and two riots: a frat riot and a cop riot. Each riot, an indelible mark of shame on their respective institutions.
Nov 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected
At the end of his life, the champion boxer was rejected by the same establishment so quick to embrace him when it suited their needs. Smokin’ Joe deserved so much better...
Nov 9, 2011 / Dave Zirin
College Football’s Logic: Why Joe Paterno and Penn State Would Shield a Child Molester College Football’s Logic: Why Joe Paterno and Penn State Would Shield a Child Molester
Did protecting Joe Paterno’s football program matter more than stopping a child-rapist? It looks that way.
Nov 7, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Tebow Exposed Tebow Exposed
Denver quarterback Tim Tebow showed what happens when style is bereft of substance.
Oct 31, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Re-reply to Prof Lawrence Lessig: Where Does Change Actually Come From? Re-reply to Prof Lawrence Lessig: Where Does Change Actually Come From?
Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig just doesn't get where change historically actually comes from.
Oct 27, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Memo to Lawrence Lessig: The Tea Party Is No Answer for Occupy USA Memo to Lawrence Lessig: The Tea Party Is No Answer for Occupy USA
Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig is trying to get Occupy USA to build alliances with the Tea Party. He's wrong.
Oct 26, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Out of Exile: On Visiting Occupy USA With Dr. John Carlos Out of Exile: On Visiting Occupy USA With Dr. John Carlos
Seeing the encampments with 1968 Olympian Dr. John Carlos has been an experience I will never forget.
Oct 24, 2011 / Dave Zirin
On the Racing Death of Indy 500 Champion Dan Wheldon On the Racing Death of Indy 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
The death of Dan Wheldon raises real issues of workplace safety in motor sports.
Oct 18, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Dr. John Carlos Raises His Fist With Occupy Wall Street Dr. John Carlos Raises His Fist With Occupy Wall Street
Being at Occupy Wall Street with 1968 Olympian John Carlos was an unforgettable experience.
Oct 11, 2011 / Dave Zirin