Colin Kaepernick’s Movement Has a New Theme Song

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 16, 2019 While he says he's not an activist, safety Antone Exum is eager to make his voice heard on his new song "Officer Kaepernick." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The U.S. Women’s Team Takes Its Fight for Gender Equality Global

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 11, 2019 The 23 women of the soccer team return from winning the World Cup in France to continue another, more difficult battle for equal pay. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kaepernick Stirs New Controversy for Nike

ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Jul 2, 2019 The shoemaker defers to its star NFL endorser when he raises concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Can Nike, Too, Sacrifice Something?

By Jessicah Pierre / OtherWords Sep 19, 2018 The company has made millions off former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's message. That money should go right back to the cause that message supports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kaepernick Has New Deal With Nike Though He’s Not in NFL

ROB MAADDI / The Associated Press Sep 3, 2018 Nike reportedly will feature the athlete and civil rights figure in billboard, TV and online ads, create a Kaepernick apparel line and contribute to his charity. The deal is said to put the ex-quarterback in the top bracket of NFL players with Nike. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Militarization of Sports and the Redefinition of Patriotism

William J. Astore / TomDispatch Aug 20, 2018 Since 9/11, sports and the military have become increasingly fused in this country. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump’s War on Black Athletes

Robert Lipsyte / TomDispatch Jul 15, 2018 Snatching immigrant babies may have scored some points for the president with his base, but it was never going to light up the scoreboard like tackling black jocks. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

NFL’s Eagles Give Trump a Civics Lesson

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jun 7, 2018 Protest and dissent require courage, and exercising those rights often comes at a cost. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NFL Confirms Critics’ Worst Suspicions About Anti-Kneeling Policy

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig May 30, 2018 A new report reveals the president personally influenced the league's efforts to stifle national anthem protests. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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McCarthyism Inc.: Terror Cranks Sold America the Russia Panic

By Max Blumenthal / AlterNet Nov 14, 2017 Revelations about Russia's use of social media in the 2016 elections are being used as a pretext for suppressing dissent. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Colin Kaepernick Named GQ’s ‘Citizen of the Year’

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 13, 2017 The magazine is honoring the man who started the "Take a Knee" movement for being a "powerful symbol of activism and resistance." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )