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Michael Bennett walks during an NFL preseason football game

Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett Statement of Solidarity With Michael Bennett

“Michael Bennett has been sitting during the anthem precisely to raise these issues of racist injustice that are now an intimate part of his life. Now we stand with him.”

Sep 13, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Las Vegas police Undersheriff Kevin McMahill watches body camera footage during a press conference

The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett The Las Vegas Police Union Goes in the Gutter to Attack Michael Bennett

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association’s letter to Roger Goodell is repugnant, dangerous, and irresponsible.

Sep 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Michael Bennett sits during the national anthem.

Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable Stand With Michael Bennett, Even if It’s Uncomfortable

The Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler and anthem protester needs to know that he does not stand alone.

Sep 6, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Colin Kaepernick

Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally Inside New York City’s #IStandWithKap Rally

Scenes from the several-thousand-strong rally outside NFL Headquarters in New York.

Aug 29, 2017 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Protesters rally against the National Football League (NFL) and in support of Colin Kaepernick in New York City on August 23, 2017.

The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Conscience The NFL Is More Comfortable With Concussions Than Conscience

At a massive rally for Colin Kaepernick outside NFL headquarters, speakers called out the league’s hypocrisy.

Aug 24, 2017 / Miguel Salazar and Dave Zirin

White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity

White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity White NFL Players and the Politics of Solidarity

We are reminded that there is a difference between calling for justice and calling for peace.

Aug 21, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins raises his fist during the national anthem on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

Chris Long Makes the Gesture We’ve Been Waiting For Chris Long Makes the Gesture We’ve Been Waiting For

“I thought it was important that athletes with my skin color stood up with others protesting for racial equality.” With that line, a conversation has been changed.

Aug 18, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Counter-protesters rally against white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12, 2017.

Will Charlottesville Provoke White Athletes to Stand Up Against Racist Hate? Will Charlottesville Provoke White Athletes to Stand Up Against Racist Hate?

Want to demoralize the fascist right? We need their white athletic heroes telling them to go to hell.

Aug 14, 2017 / Dave Zirin

A Black Lives Matter supporter holds a sign in front of the NFL headquarters as part of a demonstration on February 16, 2016.

Activists Are Rallying for Colin Kaepernick, but Aiming Far Higher Than One Man’s Career Activists Are Rallying for Colin Kaepernick, but Aiming Far Higher Than One Man’s Career

Protesters will rally for racial justice and free speech outside the NFL headquarters on August 23.

Aug 9, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Ray Lewis (52) chases San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the NFL Super Bowl XLVII game on February 3, 2013.

Colin Kaepernick Finally Has a Shot at Getting Signed, but a High-Profile Trump Apologist Stands in His Way Colin Kaepernick Finally Has a Shot at Getting Signed, but a High-Profile Trump Apologist Stands in His Way

The embattled quarterback is often derided as “divisive”—but it’s Ray Lewis who is dividing Baltimore.

Aug 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

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