The Best Evidence That the NFL Effectively Banned Colin Kaepernick? His Name Is Eric Reid.
Eric Reid was the first NFL player to join Colin Kaepernick in his anthem protest. He can't get a job in the NFL this season.
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Perspectives on the news from Intercept columnists, reporters, and freelance contributors.
McDonald’s Workers Are Striking Against Sexual Harassment — Tying #MeToo to Their Labor Struggle
The McDonald's workers' strike will be the first nationwide strike specifically targeting sexual harassment in the workplace.
Time to Kill the Zombie Argument: Another Study Shows Trump Won Because of Racial Anxieties — Not Economic Distress
Three previous studies found a link between cultural anxiety and Trump voters. Now a fourth, from the Voter Study Group, finds the same connections.
The Aftermath of Botham Jean's Killing Shows Why We Need to Cope With the Community Trauma of Police Brutality
The mental health effects of police brutality on whole communities needs to be something we talk about and reckon with.
Why We Should Be Protesting the National Anthem
Athletes are always forced to disclaim that they're not protesting the national anthem — but we should be.
Dear Anonymous Trump Official, There Is No Redemption in Your Cowardly Op-Ed
Your New York Times op-ed is shameful. You and your fellow “steady state” officials are enablers of Trump. You are his protectors.
Black Police Group Supports Nike Deal with Colin Kaepernick Despite Police Unions’ Boycott
The black police group's support came after a national police association called for a boycott of Nike for signing an endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
The New Yorker Dropped Steve Bannon, but Misses the Point of Why the Invite Was a Mistake in the First Place
The New Yorker withdrew its invitation to Steve Bannon, but missed the point about why giving the white nationalist a platform is so dangerous.
Interview With One of Brazil's Leading Presidential Candidates, Ciro Gomes
Brazil's October 7 presidential election is rapidly approaching, and perhaps its most remarkable aspect is the utter lack of clarity about the likely outcome.
Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams, and Ben Jealous Could Be the First Black Governors of Their States. Here’s How They Got This Far.
Organizing prowess, coalition-building, and progressive bona fides helped propel the candidates to primary victory in Florida, Georgia, and Maryland.