‘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
The Baltimore Orioles’ John Angelos on Standing Up to Racism In Sports The Baltimore Orioles’ John Angelos on Standing Up to Racism In Sports
The Orioles COO explains how sports can help fight racism in our society, and why it’s important to speak out against hate.
May 9, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Los Angeles Residents Start to Organize Against the Olympic Bid Los Angeles Residents Start to Organize Against the Olympic Bid
The US Olympic Committee wants the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles. It won’t happen quietly.
May 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands MLB and Boston Sports Fans Have to Stand Up to Racism in the Stands
Racism in Boston sports will only change when the fans confront it.
May 3, 2017 / Dave Zirin
‘We Must Actively Stand Up’: John Angelos’s Response to Racism at Fenway Park ‘We Must Actively Stand Up’: John Angelos’s Response to Racism at Fenway Park
The Baltimore Orioles COO has had enough of racism at the ballpark and enough of a society that is breeding more and more hate.
May 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin
21st-Century Trailblazer: Sports and Politics With Ibtihaj Muhammad 21st-Century Trailblazer: Sports and Politics With Ibtihaj Muhammad
The Olympian talks about her experiences in Rio and being a Black Muslim in America.
May 2, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why the ESPN Layoffs Are So Disappointing Why the ESPN Layoffs Are So Disappointing
The mass layoffs at ESPN reflect on our own economy and our own lives.
Apr 28, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit
Former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs on the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House.
Apr 25, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong ‘Sports Illustrated’ Gets Everything About Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X Wrong
The magazine asks, “What if Muhammad Ali had never met Malcolm X?” The answer is disturbing.
Apr 24, 2017 / Dave Zirin