Does DC Have a Vichy Mayor? Does DC Have a Vichy Mayor?
It’s still unclear—and that’s the problem.
Sep 5, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How to Fight Trump’s Occupation
With only their cell phones, medical kits, and the confidence to assert their rights, volunteer night patrols follow and record the armed troops who have taken over the capital.
Aug 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Chuck Modiano
The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump
The husband, father, and union worker from Maryland is risking indefinite incarceration in Uganda to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.
Aug 25, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit
The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.
Aug 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation
Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies. It’s accelerating the country’s descent into authoritarianism.
Aug 15, 2025 / Dave Zirin
What Would Roberto Clemente Do? What Would Roberto Clemente Do?
The right fielder would want the baseball players’ union to fight the Trump administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and their families.
Aug 4, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab
In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.
Jul 25, 2025 / Obituary / Dave Zirin
Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize
Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.
Jul 22, 2025 / Dave Zirin
The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic The New DC Football Stadium Is a Bad Deal—Plus, Little League Magic
It’s an all-new Edge of Sports.
Jul 15, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy
While players are forced to endure extreme heat in this summer’s World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cozying up to power.
Jul 11, 2025 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff