chris kluwe

Feminism: The Men Arrive! (Hooray! Uh-Oh!)

By Rebecca Solnit, TomDispatch Nov 3, 2014 The prime minister of India, retired NFL punter Chris Kluwe, and superstar comedian Aziz Ansari (pictured) all spoke up for feminism this year, part of an unprecedented wave of men actively engaging with what’s usually called "women’s issues." The arrival of the guys signifies a sea change, part of an extraordinary year for feminism. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

The NFL Proves Why America Needs to Update Its Civil Rights Laws

David Sirota / Truthdig Feb 21, 2014 If ever there was a perfect example of how employment discrimination against gay people operates on a day-to-day basis -- and why Congress needs to outlaw such discrimination -- the National Football League just provided it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Chris Kluwe

BLANK Jan 6, 2014 The Minnesota Vikings punter was fired after he began speaking out in defense of the political rights of gays and lesbians during the 2012 NFL season. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘I’m a 34-Year-Old NBA Center. I’m Black. And I’m Gay’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 29, 2013 With those courageous words, longtime NBA player Jason Collins made history Monday by coming out as the first openly gay athlete in major professional sports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chris Kluwe to NFL Players Worried About an Openly Gay Player: ‘Grow the F*** Up’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Apr 2, 2013 The Minnesota Vikings punter and staunch gay rights advocate also has plenty of advice for coaches, fans and anyone in the media who think an openly gay player in the NFL would be a "distraction." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )