Is the NFL Setting the Standard for Reparations?
Some view the league’s offer of $89 million to go to Black charities as a way to silence protestors. This writer wonders whether that money might be a way to bring some justice.
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Here’s How the NFL Could Make #TakeAKnee Mean Something
Players and coaches are kneeling to protest white supremacy and to exercise First Amendment rights. But is it enough?
Who Owns American Patriotism?
Some NFL fans are threatening to boycott in response to players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem while others threaten to boycott if Colin Kaepernik isn't signed. It's the latest battle over who gets to define what is "unAmerican."
The NFL Should Take a Page Out of the Porn Industry’s Playbook
The adult film world took swift action when several women accused porn star James Deen of rape. Why can’t the top brass of America’s favorite pastime follow their example?
Underpaid Labor Is Nothing to Cheer About
Major sports cheerleading teams are getting a raw-rah deal, as last week's Milwaukee Bucks lawsuit shows. Will they find a place in the “laborers of love” revolt?
Terry Crews, the Feminist: “Millions Have Died Because of Male Pride”
DAME talks to the "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star about his evolution from professional football player to comic actor and activist.
Link Roundup: This Week’s Must-Reads…Black History Month, Trolling, + More
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We Really Need to Boycott the NFL
For years, the players and their family members have been suffering and dying for the status quo in pro football. Something's gotta give.
There Is No Rationalization for Corporal Punishment
What Adrian Peterson did to his son was not "discipline"—it was abuse. So why are so many people who called out Darren Wilson and Ray Rice making excuses for him?
We All Have a Domestic Violence Problem
After the Ray Rice news has blown over, we'll probably return to supporting famous men who hit women.