Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh Colin Kaepernick and the Perils of the Swoosh
We speak to former St. John’s soccer coach and human rights activist Jim Keady about his experience with Nike.
Sep 10, 2018 / Audio / Dave Zirin
These Georgetown Students Fought Nike—and Won These Georgetown Students Fought Nike—and Won
For the first time ever, Nike signed a contract that ensures full, independent access for the Worker Rights Consortium—and it happened because of students.
Sep 15, 2017 / StudentNation / Daniel Luis Zager, Angeles Solis, and Sonia Adjroud
A New Generation of Freedom Fighters Is Taking It to the Streets—and the World A New Generation of Freedom Fighters Is Taking It to the Streets—and the World
As schools, states, and corporations redraw their borders, young people are launching transnational campaigns to fight back.
Sep 14, 2016 / StudentNation / Rachel Gilmer, Christopher Lopez, Kerrina Williams, Lorena Buñi, and Adrian Bonifacio
Sneakers, Through the Looking Glass Sneakers, Through the Looking Glass
The comedian Kevin Hart’s new signature Nike shoes represent a complicated mixture of pride and injury.
Jan 27, 2016 / Hanif Abdurraqib
On Naked Emperors and College Football’s Championship On Naked Emperors and College Football’s Championship
Ohio State and Oregon will play for the college football title, with little regard for the effect on their academic mission.
Jan 12, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50 Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50
Has anyone done less with more than MJ?
Feb 19, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Universities Dump Adidas Over Labor Disputes Universities Dump Adidas Over Labor Disputes
In its reckless quest to overtake Nike in the sportswear market, Adidas built a footloose global supply chain to force its factories into cut-throat competition.
Oct 9, 2012 / StudentNation / Garrett Shishido Strain