By Marita GoldenSep 23, 2016
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new book fights the dangerous complacency of American discourse on race and social justice, and is clearly inspired by all that the Trump phenomenon has unleashed. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
By Steve Horn and Michael ArriaJul 29, 2015
UPDATE: Rich and powerful elements connected by a web of cozy extended relationships pushed for public subsidies for a new sports stadium. And on Tuesday, they scored. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMar 17, 2015
Just in time for March Madness, the "Last Week Tonight" host reveals just how much bullshit the National Collegiate Athletic Association makes student athletes go through. The organization exercises enormous control over their lives -- and rakes in billions from corporate sponsors -- without paying the athletes a penny. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigJun 14, 2014
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of Northern California paid a "substantial" amount of money to air a one-minute version of this ad in seven major American cities during the NBA Finals. It is compelling, persuasive and powerful. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 21, 2014
Commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA would not grant Donald Sterling an extension for a planned hearing and added he is confident it will be able to force the Los Angeles Clippers owner to sell the team. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 5, 2014
With Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling banned for life from NBA activities, the league said Saturday it would name a chief executive to oversee the club. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 2, 2014
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Robert Scheer talks immigration and organizing, Donald Sterling has been a confirmed bigot since at least 2009, and a proposed press shield law leaves Glenn Greenwald exposed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
T.L. Caswell / TruthdigApr 30, 2014
The racial attitudes of men like Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy belong to another day. Younger people taking the stage will carry with them views that reflect a better America. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigApr 29, 2014
L.A. Clippers owner Donald Tokowitz Sterling has a long history of discriminatory practices. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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