The Bravery of Marching for Black Lives in the Middle of a Pandemic The Bravery of Marching for Black Lives in the Middle of a Pandemic
While masked protesters struggle to keep both cops and Covid-19 at bay, a cadre of white pundits are busy sniping about the “hypocrisy” of protesters who don’t socially distance.
Jun 10, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Stop Blaming ‘Outside Agitators’ for America’s Problems Stop Blaming ‘Outside Agitators’ for America’s Problems
Some liberals have joined Trump in scapegoating fringe individuals and movements for a deep-seated social crisis.
Jun 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash Trump Wants to ‘Dominate’ but Can’t Take the Backlash
His threat to call in the military just made the ongoing protests look even more like a stand for democracy.
Jun 9, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee It’s Time for White NFL Players to Take the Knee
It’s an unmistakable gesture, one that would show that the recent anti-racist statements by white NFL players are not just talk.
Jun 9, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Making George Floyd’s Life Matter Making George Floyd’s Life Matter
As the people of Minneapolis grieve the loss of one of their own, they’re also fighting for a future free of police brutality.
Jun 8, 2020 / Photo Essay / Laylah Amatullah Barrayn, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation
On Protesting During a Pandemic On Protesting During a Pandemic
I’ve been afraid of Covid-19 for three months, but I’ve been afraid of getting killed by police for four decades.
Jun 5, 2020 / Touré
A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control. A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control.
Trump’s disregard for democracy is so blatant, top military leaders have started to intervene.
Jun 5, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
The Pandemic Is a Threat. The President Is Worse. The Pandemic Is a Threat. The President Is Worse.
Going to demonstrations isn’t risk-free, but we have a duty to resist.
Jun 4, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves
Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’ Olympian Gwen Berry to the USOC: ‘Where’s My Apology?’
The US Olympic Committee is speaking out against racism. Gwen Berry, who raised her fist on the medal stand in 2018 and was punished, wants to see their words matched with deeds.
Jun 3, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?
As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.
Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky