November 13, 2020Are we down to this, hoping that football can lead the way to stressing the seriousness of the virus?
July 9, 2020In response to the breathtaking, turning-point events of the past several weeks, Archives for Research into Archetypal Symbolism has produced a special video exploring and amplifying the symbolism of "Taking a Knee."
September 7, 2017Professional football gives vent to some of the country’s worst impulses.
August 15, 2017At age 29, his blacklisting may well amount to a life sentence, for no crime other than having a social conscience.
September 8, 2016Given the norms of behavior in the stands, the brouhaha over Colin Kaepernick's dignified protest seems like championship hypocrisy.
June 18, 2014Dave Zirin discusses the Brazilian people's protests against huge sporting events that catch the world's eye but deepen inequality and divert resources from where they're needed most.
September 16, 2013The hugely profitable NFL is throwing its weight around to keep information about the dangerous side effects of player concussions under wraps.
September 13, 2013 | Group ThinkThe mayor of Arlington, Texas -- the city that is now home to the Dallas Cowboys -- argues that the struggle to build the new stadium was worth it economically.
