Column Archive

A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland
A ‘Justice for Jordan’ Protest Takes On the University of Maryland

October 31, 2018
In response to the retainment of “bully coach” D.J. Durkin, campus groups unite.

A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate
A Call for Solidarity in the Face of Hate

October 29, 2018
When so many groups are under attack, a collective response is the only response. 

Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic
Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic

October 28, 2018
The special commission’s report on the death of Jordan McNair is a blatant attempt to protect the university’s investment. 

Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies
Colin Kaepernick’s Celebrity Allies

October 22, 2018
Rihanna and Amy Schumer are forgoing the Super Bowl halftime show and ads this year in solidarity with the banished quarterback.

‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’
‘I’ve Been Raising My Fist Every Day for 50 Years’

October 15, 2018
On the 50th anniversary of his Olympic medal-stand protest, Dr. John Carlos still believes in the power of resistance.

A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths
A Poll Sheds Light on Tough Los Angeles Olympic Truths

October 11, 2018
A recent poll by the group No Olympics LA demonstrates a clear need for a public vote on the games.

The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane
The UMD Football Team Comes Together to Kick a Booster Off a Plane

October 10, 2018
The death of teammate Jordan McNair, and the arrogance of boosters protecting the program, has pushed UMD football to the edge. 

Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle
Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle

October 3, 2018
After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.

What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today
What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today

September 26, 2018
My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.

Whither the Jackie Robinson Project?
Whither the Jackie Robinson Project?

September 24, 2018
As the centennial of Robinson’s birth approaches, George Washington University plans to cut a project that, through the study of his life, advances our knowledge of the intersection of sports and politics.