Column Archive

The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump
The Bravery of Kilmar Ábrego García vs. the Barbarism of Donald Trump

August 25, 2025
The husband, father, and union worker from Maryland is risking indefinite incarceration in Uganda to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit
Letter From DC: Goodbye to John Wall, Hello to Celebrating His Rebel Spirit

August 22, 2025
The former Washington Wizards point guard retires from the NBA, but the anti-Trump protests embody his swaggy defiance.

The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation
The Dangers and Absurdities of Trump’s DC Occupation

August 15, 2025
Trump compels his followers to endorse obvious lies. It’s accelerating the country’s descent into authoritarianism.

What Would Roberto Clemente Do?
What Would Roberto Clemente Do?

August 4, 2025
The right fielder would want the baseball players’ union to fight the Trump administration’s campaign of terror against immigrants and their families.

Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab
Hulk Hogan Was a Racist, Liar, and Scab

July 25, 2025
In the 1980s, the professional wrestler portrayed himself as an all-American hero—but he was really a “jabroni” the entire time.

Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize
Amid Epstein Chaos, Trump Turns to Football to Distract and Dehumanize

July 22, 2025
Trump is calling for the Washington Commanders to change their name back to a racial slur.

FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy
FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy

July 11, 2025
While players are forced to endure extreme heat in this summer’s World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cozying up to power.

It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza
It’s Not Antisemitic to Say That Israel Is Responsible for the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

July 8, 2025
The contention that the US is in the driver’s seat with Israel the “cop on the beat” is an old and musty one from the 1990s that has not aged well.

The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism
The Defeat of Andrew Cuomo Would Be a Devastating Loss for Scumbag Centrism

June 24, 2025
A vote for Zohran Mamdani is a vote against the Democratic Party’s reactionary center and for a more hopeful future.

Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE
Why the LA Dodgers Stood Up to ICE

June 21, 2025
The ownership turned ICE away at the stadium and pledged $1 million to families of immigrants because of all the people protesting Trump’s immigration actions in LA.