Conservative Political Correctness and the Colin Kaepernick–Nike July 4th Controversy
Nike pulled a sneaker line with the "Betsy Ross" flag, outraging the right wing.
Colin Kaepernick
The Long, Defiant History of Activism Among Black Athletes
Journalist Howard Bryant's new book looks at how black athletes have historically ignored the mandate to "shut up and play."
How I Said Goodbye to the NFL
It finally got too hard for me to separate the sport from the league's flaws—especially its glaring refusal to countenance protest.
There's a Strong Case for Boycotting the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is in Minneapolis this year. But is the sporting spectacle actually any good for the city? And is the game any good for the country?
In 2017, the Athlete Became the Activist
This year America bore witness to the increasing interconnectedness of sports and political discourse.
When Celebrities Get Political
Celebrity political activity has been quite common for a long time. But with an atypical entertainer in the White House, we're seeing something different today.
The Hypocrisy of the Outrage Over Colin Kaepernick
From Muhammad Ali to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, athletes have a long history of protesting inequality—and making their audience very uncomfortable.