Media Criticism Archives – The Real News Network

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf #7 of the 3 Headed Monsters looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Enemies in BIG3 Week 4 at Comerica Center on July 10, 2022 in Frisco, Texas. Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images for BIG3

Edge of Sports TV

Two decades before Kaepernick, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf protested the national anthem

by Dave Zirin September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The former NBA player looks back on the influence of Malcolm X and the importance of political education in shaping his life.

Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Ryan Field on November 05, 2022 in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Edge of Sports TV

Hazing is a scourge on sports that must be eradicated

by Dave Zirin September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Stella Morris, partner of Julian Assange, waits to speak to the press outside the Royal Courts of Justice following an extradition hearing on December 10, 2021 in London, England. Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

The Chris Hedges Report

Stella Assange speaks out on the conditions of Julian Assange’s imprisonment

by Chris Hedges September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

People protest in Piazza della Repubblica to demand the freedom of Julian Assange, with banners, placards and silhouettes depicting the journalists in prison, on April 11, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

The Chris Hedges Report

Julian Assange and the end of American democracy

by Chris Hedges September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Chamique Holdsclaw #23 of the Washington Mystics with the ball during the WNBA game against the Portland Fire at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport

Edge of Sports TV

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw discusses her mental health struggles

by Dave Zirin September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

(Left) Former President Donald J. Trump at the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Bedminster on August 13, 2023. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. (Right) Kristie Mewis of USA celebrates scoring her penalty with teammates during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images.

Edge of Sports TV

Reactionary nihilism of Trump and ‘anti-woke’ right on full display after US women’s soccer defeat

by Dave Zirin August 16, 2023August 28, 2023