Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete Jaylen Brown and the Evolution of the Activist Athlete
By offering a systemic critique of racism and poverty, the 21-year-old is demonstrating how to bring depth to our political discussions.
Jan 11, 2018 / Dave Zirin
The Israeli Sports Minister Is Using the NBA to Further an Anti-Palestine PR Campaign The Israeli Sports Minister Is Using the NBA to Further an Anti-Palestine PR Campaign
Miri Regev, who once called African migrants “a cancer,” claims to have pressured the NBA into removing mention of Israeli occupation of Palestine from its website.
Dec 29, 2017 / Dave Zirin
2017 in Sports and Politics: The Return of the Backlash 2017 in Sports and Politics: The Return of the Backlash
Following an old script, right-wing racist minions spent this year trying to make athlete activists pay a price for being conscious.
Dec 19, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism Charles Barkley’s Politics Demand Criticism
The NBA legend speaks beautifully about class, but when it comes to race, his views leave much to be desired.
Dec 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin
WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System WNBA MVP Maya Moore Takes on the Criminal-Justice System
One of the all-time greats is using her platform to shed light on mass incarceration.
Dec 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum Basketball in the Golden State with Legendary NBA Scribe Jack McCallum
Plus: The NFL’s Thanksgiving game, the #MeToo movement, and more.
Nov 21, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’ WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Joins the #MeToo Movement, Saying ‘Courage Is Contagious’
The basketball star made her contribution for reasons both personal and political.
Nov 1, 2017 / Dave Zirin
3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place 3 Generations of Athlete Activists All in 1 Place
Legends in their sport. Legends in the community.
Oct 24, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job? What Happens When Bosses Collude to Bar You From Your Job?
Former NBA player Royce White joins the show to talk about collusion, mental health, the Second Amendment, and more.
Oct 17, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
‘A Soulless Coward’: Coach Gregg Popovich Responds to Trump ‘A Soulless Coward’: Coach Gregg Popovich Responds to Trump
In an exclusive here at The Nation, the Spurs coach speaks about Trump’s latest outrage.
Oct 16, 2017 / Dave Zirin