Frank Deford’s Wicked Grace Frank Deford’s Wicked Grace
The greatest sportswriter of his generation has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of acolytes who swear by the joy and power of the written word.
May 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin
A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech A Rally for Colin Kaepernick—and Free Speech
People are putting the NFL on notice over its treatment of Colin Kaepernick.
May 30, 2017 / Dave Zirin and Brandon Jordan
Etan Thomas: Why I Attended a Protest of the NFL’s Blackballing of Kaepernick Etan Thomas: Why I Attended a Protest of the NFL’s Blackballing of Kaepernick
Protests at the league office in New York City.
May 30, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why I Called the Murder of Richard Collins III a Lynching Why I Called the Murder of Richard Collins III a Lynching
How we define a “racist mob” in 2017 matters.
May 25, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again? Will Colin Kapernick Ever Play in the NFL Again?
How a pro-football “blackballing” works.
May 23, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus
Richard Collins III was killed Saturday night because of the color of his skin.
May 22, 2017 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin
FIFA Punts on Palestine and Fouls Its Own Bylaws 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.
May 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick vs. Systemic Oppression 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.
May 16, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
‘I Wouldn’t Be Able to Sleep at Night if I Closed My Mouth on Social Issues’ ‘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.
May 15, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Colin Kaepernick’s Message to Chicago Youth: ‘Know Your Rights’ 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.
May 10, 2017 / Dave Zirin