Ep #525: ‘ABOLISH ICE’ — A brief history of athlete activism

It’s tough to talk sports during times like these. 

After the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend, today’s episode of The GIST of It is a brief history of recent athlete activism, inspired by hoops star Breanna Stewart, who held up an “ABOLISH ICE” sign before Sunday’s Unrivaled game. Let’s reflect. 

Show notes:
Shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has put America’s gun lobby at odds with the White House

What Trump officials claimed about Alex Pretti — and what the evidence actually shows

Stand With Minnesota

MN NOICE

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

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