Syracuse, Penn State and the Problem with Sun Kings Syracuse, Penn State and the Problem with Sun Kings
Both universities saw their sports programs as “too big to fail” and then warped every pretension of a moral compass to make sure that they didn't.
Nov 30, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
NBA Lockout Ends and Players Get Played NBA Lockout Ends and Players Get Played
Remove the bells and whistles, and the NBA Lockout was about little more than owners stealing money from the players' pockets.
Nov 28, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes Penn State’s Patriarchal Pastimes
There is a message here about masculine privilege.
Nov 16, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
NBA Players: Welcome to the 99 Percent NBA Players: Welcome to the 99 Percent
Despite their bank accounts, the NBA’s players may have more in common with the Occupy Wall Street protesters than with the league’s over-greedy owners.
Nov 16, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Penn State Alum/Leader of NOW Calls Out Penn State’s Trustees for Toothless Internal Investigation Penn State Alum/Leader of NOW Calls Out Penn State’s Trustees for Toothless Internal Investigation
Joanne Tosti-Vasey, the Pennsylvania NOW President is campaigning to make sure that the rape culture at Penn State is forcefully challenged.
Nov 16, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The World Joe Paterno Made The World Joe Paterno Made
At Penn State, self-pity reigns.
Nov 14, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin on Penn State: ‘This Is the Greatest Fall From Grace in the History of American Sports’ Dave Zirin on Penn State: ‘This Is the Greatest Fall From Grace in the History of American Sports’
Considered a de facto saint in his corner of Pennsylvania, Joe Paterno turned a blind eye to abuse on his watch.
Nov 11, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests Penn State and Berkeley: A Tale of Two Protests
Two coasts and two riots: a frat riot and a cop riot. Each riot, an indelible mark of shame on their respective institutions.
Nov 10, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Melissa Harris-Perry: Why Was Penn State’s Abuse Scandal Covered Up? Melissa Harris-Perry: Why Was Penn State’s Abuse Scandal Covered Up?
Institutions like Penn State need to protect the communities that they are a part of.
Nov 10, 2011 / Nation in the News / The Nation
Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected
At the end of his life, the champion boxer was rejected by the same establishment so quick to embrace him when it suited their needs. Smokin’ Joe deserved so much better...
Nov 9, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin