Olympic Games

A World of Sports Worth Fighting For

A World of Sports Worth Fighting For A World of Sports Worth Fighting For

Competitive athletics are far too important to leave to greedy businessmen and corporations.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Dave Zirin

March 21, 1980: Carter Announces US Boycott of the Moscow Olympics

March 21, 1980: Carter Announces US Boycott of the Moscow Olympics March 21, 1980: Carter Announces US Boycott of the Moscow Olympics

The Nation supported the boycott, but not for Carter’s reasons.

Mar 21, 2015 / The Almanac / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

Why All Opponents of Gentrification and Police Militarization Should Oppose the DC 2024 Olympic Bid

Why All Opponents of Gentrification and Police Militarization Should Oppose the DC 2024 Olympic Bid Why All Opponents of Gentrification and Police Militarization Should Oppose the DC 2024 Olympic Bid

A bipartisan team of power brokers is fighting for the 2024 Summer Olympics to come to Washington, DC. Here is why we should resist.

Jan 6, 2015 / Blog / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin

Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics

Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics Boston Is Already Saying ‘Hell No’ to the 2024 Olympics

The United States is pushing to host the 2024 Oympics. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Nov 13, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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