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Read the latest from Dave Zirin, Sports Editor at The Nation.

The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism

A vote for Zohran Mamdani is a vote against the Democratic Party’s reactionary center and for a more hopeful future.

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Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE

The ownership turned ICE away at the stadium and pledged $1 million to families of immigrants because of all the people protesting Trump’s immigration actions in LA.

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The Timely Example of Dr. John Carlos

As the 1968 Olympian turns 80, his life provides a lesson for our times: Don’t sell out.

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Trump Threatens to Withhold New York’s Education Funding Unless Racist Mascoting Returns

After pocketing billions from minstrelsy, Linda McMahon wants to force New York schools to bring it back.

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Trump’s World Cup Will Endanger Foreign Guests. Boycott Now!

If you need to see the 2026 World Cup in person, stick to Canada and Mexico. The US isn’t safe for visitors.

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