Social Justice

One Black Lives Matter Protest in Rural New York Opens the Door to Change

One Black Lives Matter Protest in Rural New York Opens the Door to Change One Black Lives Matter Protest in Rural New York Opens the Door to Change

In the months since a Black Lives Matter protest in Catskill, N.Y., one of the march’s organizer has decided to run for office. Change is coming to the rural town.

Sep 28, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer

Undocumented Immigrants Are Still Suffering With No Federal Relief

Undocumented Immigrants Are Still Suffering With No Federal Relief Undocumented Immigrants Are Still Suffering With No Federal Relief

Undocumented immigrants have had to fend for themselves during the coronavirus crisis.

Sep 28, 2020 / Photo Essay / Mary Ann Koruth

Countdown: 38 Days Until the Election

Countdown: 38 Days Until the Election Countdown: 38 Days Until the Election

Democracy is on the line.

Sep 26, 2020 / OppArt / Sue Coe

On Louisville, Breonna Taylor, and Muhammad Ali

On Louisville, Breonna Taylor, and Muhammad Ali On Louisville, Breonna Taylor, and Muhammad Ali

Louisville is hallowed ground, the birthplace of Muhammad Ali. It will now, thanks to Daniel Cameron, also be remembered as the home of an unspeakable injustice. 

Sep 25, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Face Off

Face Off Face Off

The culture war between science and denial.

Sep 24, 2020 / OppArt / Kim DeMarco

Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right

Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right Why LeBron James Scares the Racist Right

His social media reach that outstrips Trump’s and social conscience that defies Trumpism have the worst people wanting the basketball star silenced.

Sep 23, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Taking a Knee in Alabama

Taking a Knee in Alabama Taking a Knee in Alabama

Alabama soccer player Taylor Morgan kneeled during the anthem, and then issued a blistering response to those who would attack her.

Sep 21, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story

Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons: More Than a Love Story

The basketball superstar announced her marriage to a man she helped free from prison. But there is a sobering lesson beneath this feel-good story.

Sep 18, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Philadelphia Police Block Traffic

A Movement for Housing Justice Is Camped Out on Philly Streets A Movement for Housing Justice Is Camped Out on Philly Streets

Activists gather to protect encampments and demand that the city transfer buildings to a community land trust.

Sep 16, 2020 / Chris Gelardi

We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’

We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’ We’ve Entered the Era of ‘Branding for Black Lives’

Amid NFL-approved statements against racism, players fought to have a real message heard—and in another sport, a hero emerged.

Sep 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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