Column Archive

The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine
The “Brutal Solidarity” Between Buffalo and Palestine

May 17, 2022
The violence that has visited Buffalo’s Black community and the Palestinian mourners of Shireen Abu Akleh speaks to the commonality of their oppression.

On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us
On Abortion Rights, the Athletes Will Not Save Us

May 11, 2022
Athletes can amplify struggle, but we are going to need to lead ourselves. 

Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom
Finally a Change of Strategy in the Push for Brittney Griner’s Freedom

May 4, 2022
The State Department is at long last seeing the basketball star as the “wrongfully detained” person she is.

Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner
Trevor Reed’s Freedom Should Spur Calls to Release Brittney Griner

April 29, 2022
Griner’s supporters should use the activism of Reed’s parents as a road map.

Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power
Portland Soccer Fans Assert Their Power

April 26, 2022
Fans in the Rose City are bringing their protests inside the stadium.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

In Defense of Winning Time
In Defense of Winning Time

April 21, 2022
Laker legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West are none too happy with the new HBO series. But there is much to be said for it.

Jackie Robinson’s Last Fight
Jackie Robinson’s Last Fight

April 15, 2022
As baseball celebrates the 75th anniversary of Robinson’s breaking the color line, it’s worth remembering a man at odds with his own myth.

The Portland Timbers Deny a Cover-Up. Fans Demand the Truth.
The Portland Timbers Deny a Cover-Up. Fans Demand the Truth.

April 13, 2022
Questions remain as to whether the Portland Timbers management tried to convince the partner of a player to avoid pressing charges related to a domestic violence allegation.

The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament
The Bad Aftertaste of the NCAA Men’s Tournament

April 6, 2022
The North Carolina Tar Heels seemed to come apart physically, and the grown-ups just stood around and watched.

Listen to Bernie Sanders and End the Bosses’ Baseball Lockout
Listen to Bernie Sanders and End the Bosses’ Baseball Lockout

April 4, 2022
This is not a strike. The corporate greed needs to stop.