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January 31, 2017
Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture
But at least we can take hope in rebel athletes like Colin Kaepernick.
Robert Lipsyte
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January 31, 2017
‘It All Started With A Knee’: Seattle Seahawks Political Athlete Michael Bennett
At a sold-out Town Hall Seattle, Seahawks rebel athlete Michael Bennett speaks about Colin Kaepernick, the political Seahawks locker room, and raising daughters.
Dave Zirin
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January 30, 2017
The Sports World Must Stand With Muslim Athletes
A year of triumph for Muslim sports heroes ends with a slap in the face from Donald Trump’s ban.
Dave Zirin
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January 9, 2017
Athletes Shouldn’t Visit Trump’s White House
To visit the Trump White House is to normalize a presidency that is anything but normal.
Dave Zirin
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January 4, 2017
Colin Kaepernick’s Teammates Give Him an Award for Courage
The claim that the San Francisco 49ers quarterback was dividing his locker room with his anthem protests was just proven wrong.
Dave Zirin
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December 1, 2016
2016 in Sports: Joy and Resistance While the World Burned
The sports world was an oasis during an otherwise terrible year.
Dave Zirin
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November 18, 2016
‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’
An interview with Dr. Harry Edwards, adviser to athlete-activists from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick.
Dave Zirin
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November 14, 2016
On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote
Colin Kaepernick is facing backlash for refusing to vote in this election, but he was hardly alone.
Dave Zirin
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October 19, 2016
Sports and Laying Siege to Racism in Seattle
More than a thousand Seattle teachers are wearing Black Lives Matter shirts on Wednesday, in an action connected to the fight against racism and the power of sports.
Dave Zirin
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October 17, 2016
‘The Woke Tailgate’: The Brave of Buffalo Kneel in Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick was slandered and threatened at his first start in Buffalo. But he stood his ground and continued his protest. He also wasn’t alone.
Dave Zirin