Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech Olympic Athletes Deserve Freedom of Speech
The IOC’s efforts to stifle dissent have no place in a free society.
Jul 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Gaslighting on a Global Scale Gaslighting on a Global Scale
A conversation with Bonnie Honig on “disaster patriarchy” and how feminism offers the best way to make sense of the post-Trump moment.
Jun 21, 2021 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
The Kids Are Reimagining International Solidarity The Kids Are Reimagining International Solidarity
Millennial and Gen Z activists are connecting their struggles at home to the workings of US empire in Palestine, Haiti, Colombia, and other countries.
Jun 9, 2021 / Roberto Lovato
The IOC Is Now Daring Olympic Athletes to Protest The IOC Is Now Daring Olympic Athletes to Protest
By trying to stamp out protest at the Tokyo Games, the IOC has set the stage for a more meaningful dissent.
May 13, 2021 / Dave Zirin
After ‘the Death of Hong Kong’s Democracy,’ an Ex-Legislator Fights Beijing From Exile After ‘the Death of Hong Kong’s Democracy,’ an Ex-Legislator Fights Beijing From Exile
Ted Hui fled Hong Kong, but he hasn’t given up the struggle.
Apr 20, 2021 / Q&A / Sharline Liu
Undanced Dances During a Pandemic Undanced Dances During a Pandemic
From inside a California prison come choreographies of the mind.
Apr 14, 2021 / Suchi Branfman
For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off For Black Lives Matter Protesters, There Are No Days Off
In the midst of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, police in suburban Minneapolis killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man.
Apr 12, 2021 / Alyssa Oursler and Anna DalCortivo
After a Decade of Misrule, the People of Haiti Have Had Enough After a Decade of Misrule, the People of Haiti Have Had Enough
But apprentice dictator Jovenel Moïse won’t go as long as the Biden administration backs his violent, corrupt regime.
Mar 1, 2021 / Amy Wilentz
Meet the Bozells, America’s First Family of Right-Wing Violence Meet the Bozells, America’s First Family of Right-Wing Violence
From union busting and cross burning to the January 6 riot, the Buckley-Bozell clan is the embodiment of reactionary lawlessness.
Feb 22, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake
Progressives should resist the temptation to call in the carceral state—even against people whose views we despise.
Feb 5, 2021 / Ben Burgis