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Dear England? Nationalism and “progressive patriotism” in sport

Posted on 18th April 2022 by International Socialism

What has made sport so uniquely effective a medium for inculcating national feelings…is the ease with which even the least political or public individuals can identify with the nation as symbolised by young persons excelling at what practically every man… Continue Reading →

Uncategorised Culture, Football, Nationalism, Patriotism, Progressive patriotism, Sport

Resistance: the best Olympic spirit

Posted on 28th June 2012 by ISJ

Dave Zirin is one of the most celebrated Marxists writing about sport today. He spoke to Gareth Edwards about the contradictory nature of the Olympic Games With the Olympics rapidly approaching, what does history tell us London can expect over… Continue Reading →

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