The Confederate Conundrum
The power to dictate how white history gets taught in America lies at the heart of our fight over Confederate monuments.
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The Dept. of (my) History. Part I
In September 1999, ESPN Magazine sent me to Littleton, Colorado, to chronicle the aftermath of what was then the worst high school shooting in American history. For a glimpse at how little has changed in the last 25 years, here's a look back at what I wrote about Columbine High School soon after the massacre.
Russian Doping Ban: Cop Who Broke the Case Claims “IOC is Appeasing Russia.”
I spent a lot of time covering sports doping, and the International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban Russia from next winter’s Games is by any measure extraordinary. But not for the reasons you may think.
Under Construction
I'm taking a break to work on my new novel and non-fiction project. Be back soon! In the meantime, catch up on the ...
The Low Cost of Cancer
Valuing cancer at $700,000 is a hard thing to swallow.
The GenX Chronicles: Let It Rain.
You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about things that are “water resistant.” But once you ...