Column Archive

A Majority-Immigrant Church, Vandalized With ‘Trump Nation/Whites Only,’ Becomes a Site of Resistance
A Majority-Immigrant Church, Vandalized With ‘Trump Nation/Whites Only,’ Becomes a Site of Resistance

November 21, 2016
The congregation of Silver Spring, Maryland’s Episcopal Church of Our Saviour refuses to let bigotry define their community.

‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’
‘We Have an Obligation to Fight This Madness’

November 18, 2016
An interview with Dr. Harry Edwards, adviser to athlete-activists from Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick.

Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear
Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin With the Words We Need to Hear

November 15, 2016
Tweet by tweet, he spoke out against the economic inequality that paved the way for Trump—and the importance of fighting for something better.

On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote
On Colin Kaepernick’s Decision Not to Vote

November 14, 2016
Colin Kaepernick is facing backlash for refusing to vote in this election, but he was hardly alone.

Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play
Two NBA Coaches Call a Foul on Trump’s Power Play

November 9, 2016
Stan Van Gundy and Steve Kerr are indicators that the sports world isn’t going to be silent about Trump’s last-quarter upset.

Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand
Giving the Game Away: Trump Argues to Preserve Racist Reds**** Brand

November 7, 2016
His closing argument binds his campaign to support for the NFL’s most bigoted brand.

The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series
The Sweetest Escape: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series

November 3, 2016
After more than a century, the Chicago Cubs gave so many of us cathartic joy, just when we needed it the most.

‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’
‘Africa Has Given Enough of Its People to the Sea’

November 2, 2016
Fatim Jawara, like many first-tier soccer talents in West Africa, attempted to migrate to Europe by boat. She did not survive.

Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits
Detroit Lion DeAndre Levy on ‘Locker-Room Talk’ and Why He Raises Money to Test Abandoned Rape Kits

October 31, 2016
Here is one NFL player who not only speaks out against rape culture but acts. 

One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest
One Anthem Singer Exposed How the NBA Will Police Player Protest

October 28, 2016
Sevyn Streeter wanted to make a simple statement, but the NBA would not allow it.