Column Archive

The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field
The Only Super Bowl Tension Was Off the Field

February 4, 2019
An ad by The Washington Post and the tally of people who didn't perform or watch the big game stole the show on Super Bowl Sunday.

Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick
Roger Goodell Continues to Lie About Colin Kaepernick

January 31, 2019
At his “state of the league” press conference, the commissioner of the NFL fronted for racist collusion.

Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII
Protest Is Coming to Super Bowl LIII

January 29, 2019
Inside and outside the NFL’s velvet rope, voices of dissent will be heard in Atlanta.

The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL
The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL

January 23, 2019
This year’s Super Bowl pits two odious teams against one another.

The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show

January 18, 2019
The spotlight, fairly or unfairly, is on hip-hop artist Travis Scott, for crossing the line and performing on Super Bowl Sunday. 

South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes
South Dakota’s Cruel Attack on Trans High School Athletes

January 16, 2019
South Dakota’s Senate Bill 49 is a transparent attack on the most vulnerable of high-school students. 

Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed
Andy Murray: As He Leaves Tennis, May His Example Be Followed

January 11, 2019
Andy Murray’s retirement should be a moment to celebrate his consistent support for women’s rights inside and outside his sport.

Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’
Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’

January 7, 2019
Being mistakenly sent a check for $800 is costing the Alabama high-school senior the chance to play ball. 

The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches
The NFL Has Fired Almost All of Its Black Coaches

January 3, 2019
The firings reflect a league that is actively hostile to black progress.

How to Respond to LeBron James
How to Respond to LeBron James

December 27, 2018
LeBron posted rap lyrics to his Instagram page about “getting that Jewish money.” He needs to be challenged, but with the goal of solidarity.